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7.3 miles
Distance
919 ft
Climb
-2,616 ft
Descent
01:31:20
Avg time
-1,697 ft
Altitude change
4,764 ft
Altitude min
6,794 ft
Altitude max
6,461 ft
Altitude start
4,764 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-68%
Grade max
48.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
945 ft
Distance flat
01:31:20
Avg time
Casner Mountain Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSycamore Canyon - North
Sedona, Arizona -
Ref Number#8
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 100 in Dirtbiking
- 100 in ATVing/Offroading
- 100 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
Originally built to maintain power lines, Casner Mountain Trail offers spectacular views of the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness and Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness and the Verde Valley. The trail follows an old jeep road which still provides access to the power lines and off-highway opportunities for motorized vehicles. Wildlife is abundant, particularly in the winter months. Watch for elk and deer. An occasional bear and even mountain lion are spotted.
The trail begins in high desert vegetation and switchbacks up the side of Casner Mountain. Once on top of the mesa, pinyon/juniper with open grasslands are the norm. Take lots of water especially during the summer months.
Hikers and mountain bikers
The ascent is very strenuous and accounts for about 2 miles of the total length. However, once on top the hike/ride is really quite easy to moderate.
Motorized vehicles
Casner Mountain Trail is designated as a motorized trail with very rugged conditions along a narrow ridge with limited opportunity for two-way traffic. Gates are closed year round.
ATVs/dirtbikes (vehicles less than 62 inches wide)
The trail is open year-round between the FR 525C/9529 intersection at the bottom of the mountain, and FR 538B, where the trail enters the Flagstaff Ranger District at the top. There is room to go under or around the gates. During wintertime FR 538B and other roads in this region of the Forest are closed. Check the Red Rock Ranger District Road Status for the status of the gates at either end of Casner Mountain Trail #8 and do not pass the upper gate onto FR 538B when the area is listed as closed for the winter.
OHVs/modified 4-wheel drive vehicles (vehicles more than 62 inches wide)
A permit is required. The road is only open for permitted access between mid-May and mid-October. Exact dates vary each year. Please see additional details below.
source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
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6 Months
- 2 rides
- 75 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 13, 2026
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(34.983890, -111.943680)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Casner Mountain
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Where is Casner Mountain located?
Casner Mountain is located in Sycamore Canyon - North, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon - North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.98389, -111.94368.
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How hard is Casner Mountain?
Casner Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Casner Mountain?
Casner Mountain has 919 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,616 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,764 ft to 6,794 ft.
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Is Casner Mountain a point to point trail?
Casner Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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