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6.0 miles
Distance
406 ft
Climb
-406 ft
Descent
4,593 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
4,356 ft
Altitude min
4,431 ft
Altitude start
4,432 ft
Altitude end
-28.3%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
A great loop for riders who want something a bit smoother. Minor technical sections along Cockscomb and Girdner take you to some flowy, open vistas of west Sedona. Be prepared for possible creek crossings along AZ Cypress Trail in the Winter and Spring.
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Dry Creek 1 is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 406 ft with a max elevation of 4,593 ft then descends -406 ft.
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time1 hr 33 min
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Altitude change0 ft
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Altitude min4,356 ft
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Altitude start4,431 ft
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Altitude end4,432 ft
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Climb406 ft
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Descent-406 ft
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Grade max-28.3%
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Grade min20.3%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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The west side from Bottom Out to Ground Control & more! | Mountain Biking Sedona, Arizona
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