9.1 miles
Distance
1,070 ft
Climb
-1,030 ft
Descent
4,645 ft
High Point
41 ft
Altitude change
3,956 ft
Altitude min
4,372 ft
Altitude start
4,413 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-55.3%
Grade max
35.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,691 ft
Distance flat

A great one way ride from The Village Of Oak Creek to West Sedona.
This ride is very technical with some exposure.

Detailed Description
Highline Shuttle is a 9 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,070 ft with a max elevation of 4,645 ft then descends -1,030 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Feb 13, 2026)
Route Supporters

  • Over the Edge Sports (Sedona)
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Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition (www.vvcc.us)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 34 min
  • Altitude change
    41 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,956 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,372 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,413 ft
  • Climb
    1,070 ft
  • Descent
    -1,030 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -55.3%
  • Grade min
    35.3%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,691 ft

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  • Primary Activity
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