Name: Grand Central
Rating: 4.2

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From the bottom, start in open forest with small spindly trees that are fun to navigate. It gets a bit steeper at the top and ascends Ant Hill. There are a few g-outs and wash crossings. Smoother than most in the area.

Note the south end of the trail is unsigned, and just dives off the sidewalk near a culvert.

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Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

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Nick Wilder

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Trail Ratings

4.2 from 32 votes

#6

in Sedona

#557

Overall

4.2 from 32 votes

5 Star		41%
4 Star		44%
3 Star		9%
2 Star		6%
1 Star		0%

Trail Rankings

#6

in Sedona

#32

in Arizona

#557

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Descending from the high point on Grand Central Trail

May 24, 2017 near Sedona, AZ

Point of view on the lower reaches of Javelina

Feb 18, 2014 near Sedona, AZ

Apr 8, 2024 near Sedona, AZ

The upper section of Grand Central is mellow - a good way to pedal up to access Adobe Jack or Javelina.

Feb 20, 2014 near Sedona, AZ

The upper part of Adobe Jack is fast and fun through a pinion forest.

Feb 19, 2014 near Sedona, AZ

Taking a break under the beating sun on Grand Central Trail.

Apr 27, 2017 near Sedona, AZ

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Check-Ins

Mar 29, 2025

Dan 60D5H411

With Owen, Eliana, Tina

Jan 12, 2023

Adam Berkson

Nov 5, 2022

Christina Thomas

Sep 19, 2021

Timothy Howard

3h 24m

Aug 25, 2021

Mountain Gold

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0zlT9OB_fM

May 29, 2021

Josh C

May 19, 2021

Conor Felletter

Descent

Mar 9, 2021

Mike Kaldy

Very fun trail to ride from the top, on of my more memorable rides in Sedona.

Sep 20, 2020

Len Johnson

7mi

Sep 10, 2020

john otero

good downhill towards 89a. Techy once in awhile.

Jan 25, 2020

Eric Volk

From North to South, a winding climb up the top of the Mesa around any loop. At the Mesa, it's a fun ride down with some drops, narrow tree lines. 1.9mi

Jun 7, 2019

Matt Chan

May 2, 2019

Beau Paisley

Apr 11, 2019

reuben bel

Mar 1, 2019

JesseTremaine Tremaine

Jan 30, 2019

Todd Richardson

Nov 23, 2018

Dave Kaplan

Nov 10, 2018

Dave Kaplan

May 3, 2018

Adam Mattessich

Mar 10, 2018

Dave Grossman

Rode it in the rain.

Mar 8, 2018

Robert Stover

Mar 5, 2018

Joey King

Oct 5, 2017

Michael Lincroft

Jul 1, 2017

Steve V

Jun 29, 2017

Donald Davis

Jun 23, 2017

Donald Davis

May 5, 2017

Michelle Clark-Conley

Great views at the top. Only Black Diamond part is coming down from the view point. Steep and loose but not very long; rest of the trail is Blue.

Apr 15, 2017

Nanek Nanor

Mar 15, 2017

Tim Chappell

Feb 13, 2017

Hollie Potvin

Great trail, bit of a climb to the top of Ant hill.

Jan 8, 2017

Melissa Hunter

Dec 11, 2016

Ke Eh

Dec 10, 2016

Ke Eh

Mar 1, 2016

Chris Leo

Upper GC is fast and fun

May 27, 2015

Brad Jameson

1.8mi

Jun 2, 2014

Dawn Barker

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Grand Central

“A great way to ascend or descend the Soldier Wash system. ”

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4,657' 1,419 m

4,245' 1,294 m

412' 126 m

197' 60 m

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