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2,090 ft
Distance
-192 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
8,024 ft
Altitude min
8,216 ft
Altitude max
8,216 ft
Altitude start
8,025 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
2,024 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time
Upper Hotshots Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFort Valley Trail System
Flagstaff, Arizona -
AKAUpper La Bamba
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailJump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
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Upper Hotshots is a highly rated 2,090 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Flagstaff Arizona. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features jump, gap jump, ladder bridge and rock face. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 202 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to upper-hotshots trailhead
(35.285830, -111.652000)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Bridge Roll
Ladder Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Hotshots
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Where is Upper Hotshots located?
Upper Hotshots is located in Fort Valley Trail System, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Fort Valley Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28583, -111.652.
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How hard is Upper Hotshots?
Upper Hotshots is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Hotshots?
The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,024 ft to 8,216 ft.
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Is Upper Hotshots a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Hotshots is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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