8.9 miles
Distance
601 ft
Climb
-602 ft
Descent
4,724 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
4,385 ft
Altitude min
4,431 ft
Altitude start
4,432 ft
Altitude end
-18.3%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This route is not to miss if you like wide open descending and a more XC feel. Startat the AZ Cypress Trailhead and head towards Dawa. Climb around the north and northwest side of Doe Mountain via Cockscomb and Aerie - a fun and mellow climb (for Sedona). Aerie will continue around the southwest side of the mountain with some traversing and descending. You'll continue south along Cockscomb trail which will give you some fast and flowy downhills mixed with some punchy ups. Link back to Dawa and AZ Cypress to return to the Trail Head.

Detailed Description
Dry Creek 2 is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 601 ft with a max elevation of 4,724 ft then descends -602 ft.
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  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 30 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,385 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,431 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,432 ft
  • Climb
    601 ft
  • Descent
    -602 ft
  • Grade max
    -18.3%
  • Grade min
    18.4%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Aerie (Upper)
    Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Phoenix)
    Apr 22, 2026
    Cockscomb
    Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Phoenix)
    Apr 20, 2026
    AZ Cypress
    Mar 16, 2026 @ 10:50am (America/Phoenix)
    Mar 16, 2026
    Dawa (to AZ Cypress)
    Dec 14, 2025 @ 12:18pm (America/Phoenix)
    Dec 14, 2025
    Outer Limits
    May 13, 2025 @ 1:23pm
    May 13, 2025
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