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1.4 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:12:26
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
4,357 ft
Altitude min
4,468 ft
Altitude max
4,374 ft
Altitude start
4,469 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
3,343 ft
Distance climb
1,621 ft
Distance down
2,628 ft
Distance flat
00:12:26
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Stirrup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Gateway
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #16211 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2420 in Trail Running
    • #72368 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Runs between the Girdner trail and the south end of the Outer Limits trail. The trail consists of 40% beginner trail and 60% intermediate trail. The steep sections of the Stirrup trail will challenge beginner riders. This is a multi-use trail, so beware of horses, hikers and trail runners. The Saddle Up trail intersects the Stirrup trail which offers additional loop opportunities for more intermediate riders.

Access Info

Girdner at the northwest end and the Girdner trail near the Cutural Center and the south end of the Outer Limits trail. Near the middle of the Stirrup trail the Saddle Up trail intersects Stirrup.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to stirrup trailhead (34.868470, -111.838250)

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        7:13 | 232 | Feb 19, 2023 , Sedona
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        Mescal Double Barrel HugeB
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        VVCC - Inclement Weather - Western Gateway - 3
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        90
        Stirrup > Girdner > Axis
        4 miles • 321 ft • 3 • Loop •
        Fun, beginner-friendly short loop in Sedona.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stirrup

        ▼ Where is Stirrup located?
        Stirrup is located in Western Gateway, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Western Gateway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.86847, -111.83825.
        ▼ How hard is Stirrup?
        Stirrup is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stirrup?
        Stirrup has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,357 ft to 4,468 ft.
        ▼ Is Stirrup a point to point trail?
        Stirrup is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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