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1,184 ft
Distance
95 ft
Climb
00:07:24
Avg time
95 ft
Altitude change
4,042 ft
Altitude min
4,137 ft
Altitude max
4,042 ft
Altitude start
4,137 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
18.1%
Grade min
869 ft
Distance climb
315 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
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Cathedral Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4480 in Trail Running
    • #1622 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A chunky trail with many steps and stairs that is very popular with hikers that want to climb Cathedral rock . The trail can be a fun challenge for bikers when traveling downhill because of all of the steps and drops but watch for hikers.

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        Directions to cathedral-rock trailhead (34.825160, -111.788610)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cathedral Rock

        ▼ Where is Cathedral Rock located?
        Cathedral Rock is located in Cathedral, Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cathedral trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.82516, -111.78861.
        ▼ How hard is Cathedral Rock?
        Cathedral Rock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cathedral Rock?
        Cathedral Rock has 95 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,042 ft to 4,137 ft.
        ▼ Is Cathedral Rock a point to point trail?
        Cathedral Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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