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1.3 miles
Distance
-350 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
-350 ft
Altitude change
7,726 ft
Altitude min
8,076 ft
Altitude max
8,076 ft
Altitude start
7,726 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
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Schultz Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    152
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (9 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #1005 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1526 in Trail Running
    • #1561 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

One of the most enjoyable green circle trails I've ridden. While you won't get technical, rocks or big jumps, you will get a long, flowy fast trail. A good climb and an enjoyable decent. Multi-use trail so be courteous to other trail users. Remember to yield to uphill riders. In the Spring the creek flows so you will probably get wet.

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 17 miles avg distance
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.2 (43 votes)
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        Directions to schultz-creek trailhead (35.284660, -111.631860)

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        youtuber My Hardest Day Yet: 50 Miles (80km) on a...
        26:05 | 549 | Jul 30, 2020 , Flagstaff
        youtuber A Hidden Gem | Flagstaff, Arizona.
        10:07 | 1025 | Nov 27, 2019 , Flagstaff
        youtuber Schultz Creek Trail in Flagstaff Arizona (Top...
        21:39 | 1220 | Oct 1, 2019 , Flagstaff
        youtuber 9k Feet & 7 Miles of DH: This Is Flagstaff, AZ
        9:02 | 313 | Dec 6, 2021 , Flagstaff

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schultz Creek

        Where is Schultz Creek located?
        Schultz Creek is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28466, -111.63186.
        How hard is Schultz Creek?
        Schultz Creek is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Schultz Creek?
        The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,726 ft to 8,076 ft.
        Is Schultz Creek a point to point trail?
        Schultz Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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