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2.3 miles
Distance
465 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:25:26
Avg time
252 ft
Altitude change
4,240 ft
Altitude min
4,652 ft
Altitude max
4,243 ft
Altitude start
4,495 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
32.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,329 ft
Distance down
3,766 ft
Distance flat
00:25:26
Avg time
Grand Central Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSoldier Wash
Sedona, Arizona -
Ref Number#661
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (5 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 40 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Beginner 20%, intermediate 50 % and advanced 30%, 2.3 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack The trai is very diverse in its character. It has several long climbs and descents in the north section and in the middle it rides through a large gravel wash section with optional sections on single track for those riders who don't like wash riding that Sedona is famous for. In the southern section it has less climbing and is in and out of the wash more than what you experience in the middle.
If you wanted to ride the middle of Soldier Wash in the most downhill direction from the Sinkhole you would not ride Grand Central the whole way. You would ride Jordan to Ant Hill (clockwise) to Grand Central to Hwy. 89 A.
Section of Grand Central can be used to make a number of fun loops in the Soldier Wash area.
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Directions to grand-central trailhead
(34.867190, -111.768740)
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★ 3.5 • 11 miles • 1,138 ft • 13 • Loop •
/Soldier Wash is a unique trail system that typically takes a couple laps to get a good feel for the area....
★ 3.0 • 10 miles • 1,044 ft • 6 • Loop •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Central
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Where is Grand Central located?
Grand Central is located in Soldier Wash, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Soldier Wash trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.86719, -111.76874.
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How hard is Grand Central?
Grand Central is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Grand Central?
Grand Central has 465 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,240 ft to 4,652 ft.
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Is Grand Central a point to point trail?
Grand Central is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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