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4.8 miles
Distance
901 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:47:06
Avg time
884 ft
Altitude change
9,417 ft
Altitude min
10,302 ft
Altitude max
9,418 ft
Altitude start
10,302 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
3,750 ft
Distance flat
00:47:06
Avg time

Waterline (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Francisco Peaks
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #146
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer, Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Waterline Road from the Green Cabins up to the end in Abineau Canyon. Current highest bike legal point in the state of AZ Great fall colors.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Jun 9, 2026
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May 30, 2026 @ 5:38pm (America/Phoenix)
May 30, 2026
 A few downed trees and a big boulder across the road in a few spots. Easy to get around.
Jul 5, 2025 @ 10:57am
Jul 5, 2025
 trail is clear but lots of sticks on it. the exposed metal pipe is slippery and/or torn up and jagged. descend with caution but what a beautiful area!
Aug 10, 2024 @ 5:10am
Aug 10, 2024
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Sep 17, 2021 @ 11:08am
Sep 17, 2021
 There were several trees blocking the trail on the way up, all too big for one person to move. Not too difficult to get around however. Trail was...
May 27, 2020 @ 10:54am
May 27, 2020
 The snow is melted but about a half dozen trees across the trail. Great ride with views at the end.
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        Directions to waterline-upper trailhead (35.346300, -111.643830)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Waterline (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Waterline (Upper) located?
        Waterline (Upper) is located in San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the San Francisco Peaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3463, -111.64383.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterline (Upper)?
        Waterline (Upper) has 275 m of elevation gain. The trail has 6 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,870 m to 3,140 m.
        ▼ Is Waterline (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Waterline (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Waterline (Upper)?
        Waterline (Upper) is 7.7 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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