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1.7 miles
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:17:33
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
4,196 ft
Altitude min
4,320 ft
Altitude max
4,281 ft
Altitude start
4,318 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
4,081 ft
Distance climb
2,274 ft
Distance down
2,497 ft
Distance flat
00:17:33
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Carroll Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carroll Canyon
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #207
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #38776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81930 in Trail Running
    • #89247 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Intermediate 80%, advanced 15% and 5% expert, 1.7 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack that is an up and down trail with a number of technical sections that keep you on your toes. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with rocks and several rocky sections and dry wash crossings that lesser skilled riders will find difficult to ride. There is no preferred direction and the trail is a sometimes used for several other fun loops.

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 The initial 13-17% grade on this is going to be a challenge for anyone. While super short and not a big deal it’s definitely going to take most...
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        Directions to carroll-canyon trailhead (34.842770, -111.812140)

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        Sedona MTB - Carroll Canyon
        7:52 | 116 | Feb 20, 2025 , Sedona
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        6:41 | 181 | Aug 28, 2022 , Sedona
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        6:38 | 599 | Jan 16, 2019 , Sedona

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carroll Canyon

        ▼ Where is Carroll Canyon located?
        Carroll Canyon is located in Carroll Canyon, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Carroll Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.84277, -111.81214.
        ▼ How hard is Carroll Canyon?
        Carroll Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carroll Canyon?
        Carroll Canyon has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,196 ft to 4,320 ft.
        ▼ Is Carroll Canyon a point to point trail?
        Carroll Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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