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5.1 miles
Distance
486 ft
Climb
-604 ft
Descent
00:36:27
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
4,240 ft
Altitude min
4,609 ft
Altitude max
4,602 ft
Altitude start
4,485 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:36:27
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Girdner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Gateway
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #71582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127157 in Trail Running
    • #120372 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The Girdner trail has been recently rerouted as of 2/2019. It is now the main connector trail between Dry Creek Rd,and the Cultural Park near Red Rock High School, The reroute has eliminated all Dry Creek Wash crossing segments which proved to be very challenging during prolonged rain periods during the winter and summer. The trail is five miles long and is rated as follows: 15%- Beginner,80%- Intermediate, 5%-Advanced, The trail can be ridden in either direction but the south to north direction is the easiest direction. This is a multi-use trail, so beware of horses, hikers and trail runners.

Access Info

Off Dry Creek Rd on the north end and from the Cultural Center Parking Lot on the southern end,

Trail Supporters

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to girdner trailhead (34.887910, -111.822800)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Girdner

        ▼ Where is Girdner located?
        Girdner is located in Western Gateway, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Western Gateway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.88791, -111.8228.
        ▼ How hard is Girdner?
        Girdner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Girdner?
        Girdner has 486 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 604 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,240 ft to 4,609 ft.
        ▼ Is Girdner a point to point trail?
        Girdner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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