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3.3 miles
Distance
321 ft
Climb
-310 ft
Descent
00:25:07
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
4,509 ft
Altitude min
4,649 ft
Altitude max
4,561 ft
Altitude start
4,570 ft
Altitude end
-19.7%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
5,056 ft
Distance flat
00:25:07
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Cockscomb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #11806 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90701 in Trail Running
    • #106961 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The whole trail is 3.45 miles long and is rated as intermediate for the most part. There are several steep sections an intermediate rider will walk, but for the most part this trail offers a great loop potential when hooked up with the Aerie trail.

Much of the trail was once an old jeep road so several sections are wider than a normal Sedona singletack. Over the years the FS has been trying to narrow the trail by adding rocks and dead-fall on the edges of the trail. This is a multi-use trail, so beware of horses, hikers and trail runners.

There is one section of the Cockscomb trail that intersects the Dawa trail. This intersection is somewhat confusing due to poorly laid out signage. Please note that the Dawa trail is shaped like an L so make sure you are on the correct track when you exit the common trail area.

source: The UNPavement
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Most adaptive riders will be good. Some steep undulations, possibly requiring riders with front wheel drive to need assistance. There is a ride around under the fence at the Rupp junction rock barrier

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles average
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        Directions to cockscomb trailhead (34.899220, -111.855860)

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        Sedona Mountain Biking // Aerie to Cockscomb: Pt 2
        9:31 | 376 | Aug 18, 2022 , Sedona
        Mescal Trails Sedona, Arizona
        23:33 | 401 | Aug 25, 2021 , Sedona
        Cockscomb UNCUT - Adaptive MTB - West Sedona, AZ
        14:57 | 331 | May 9, 2021 , Sedona
        Sedona Day Trip 04-25-2020 | Checking out some...
        6:29 | 359 | May 18, 2020 , Sedona

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cockscomb

        ▼ Where is Cockscomb located?
        Cockscomb is located in Upper Dry Creek, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Upper Dry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.89922, -111.85586.
        ▼ How hard is Cockscomb?
        Cockscomb is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cockscomb?
        Cockscomb has 321 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 310 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,509 ft to 4,649 ft.
        ▼ Is Cockscomb a point to point trail?
        Cockscomb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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