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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 12, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      29
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      8
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      24
      Trails Trail Running
      24
      Total Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      3,357 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,046 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,285 ft
      Reports
      2,217
      Photos
      191
      Completed Counter
      51,835

      Articles

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      Popular Soldier Wash Mountain Biking Trails

      100 3.0 2,598 ft 3 ft 6,022
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 4.2 2 miles 152 ft 4,087
      The 1.97 mile trail starts at the south end at the parking lot and the north end at the trail near the popular Sink Hole. The estimated mountain bike skill rating for is: Beginner-35%, Intermediate-60%, Advanced-4%, Expert-1%. The trail...
      90 4.3 1 mile 85 ft 2,999
      Beginner 30%, intermediate 50 % and advanced 20% and expert %, mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack (double track) that is twisty, buffed, dry washes,with up and down trail with some technical sections exposure and...
      90 4.3 863 ft 13 ft 2,912
      Easy return trail that mostly follows the road. Nice view of Teapot rock as you spin up the trail. Then turn left to the top of the jump lines. There is a little ladder b to bypass the flow trails and you can return to the main park.
      80 4.5 2 miles 465 ft 2,775
      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...
      100 4.3 663 ft 0 ft 2,320
      This is the easiest flow track for beginners to learn on. That said, it is actually not that easy for beginners and is a lot of fun for every level. You have to get a good start and pedal in hard to make all the little gaps, and there...
      65 3.7 938 ft 5 ft 1,992
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 4.0 535 ft 52 ft 1,822
      This return trail heads up the hill and gets pretty steep and rocky near the top. Most riders prefer to push their bike off to the left back to the top. It also continues down as a return trail for the intermediate flow trails.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 2 activities
      Yesterday
      • 2 activities
      Past Week
      • 19 activities

      Soldier Wash Mountain Bike Routes

      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....
      2.5 5 miles 510 ft 8 Loop
      An intermediate loop that is the perfect length for testing a demo bike. Starting from the Trailhead,...
      11 miles 1,218 ft 6
      A bit longer of a lollipop loop, this ride is perfect for more advanced riders. Starting from the...
      1.0 5 miles 461 ft 6
      An intermediate loop that is the perfect length for testing a demo bike. Starting from the Trailhead,...
      15 miles 1,561 ft 6 Loop
      Don't forget to hit the skills park near the end!
      8 miles 1,188 ft 3 Loop

      Photos of Soldier Wash Mountain Bike

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      Jun 24, 2019 @ 7:17am
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      Dec 21, 2017 @ 5:33pm
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      Videos of Soldier Wash Mountain Bike

      GRAND CENTRAL TRAIL
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      0:41 | 125 | Nov 28, 2023
      Drop into Cactus
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      trail: Ant Hill
      0:06 | | Mar 28, 2022
      Wildcat Flow Trail
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      0:42 | 369 | Apr 10, 2019
      Doing laps and working on both lanes
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      0:47 | 171 | Nov 11, 2017
      Early for Sedona MTB Festival
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      trail: Adobe Jack
      0:47 | 270 | Feb 14, 2017
      Ant Hill descent
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      14:07 | 519 | Feb 15, 2015
      Sedona Trail Guide: Grand Central
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      8:24 | 74 | Feb 27, 2026 , Sedona
      youtuber Best intermediate mountain bike trail in...
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      10:16 | 321 | Jan 16, 2026 , Sedona

      Recent Trail Reports

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      msmcfateupdatetrailactivity #104297459
      Sep 21, 2026 @ 10:26am
      2 hours
      surfsedonaaddreportactivity #103678678 and 1 more
      Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:57pm
      Sep 12, 2026
      sulpugidriddentrailactivity #103413291 and 4 more
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:23am
      Sep 9, 2026
      Rickhrosewishlistrouteactivity #103352236
      Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:17am
      Sep 8, 2026
      Egraywishlisttrailactivity #103303909
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 3:31pm
      Sep 7, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      1989ebikestrailJavelinaSuper fun and long downhill, not the prettiest...
      Jan 14, 2026 @ 7:47am
      Jan 14, 2026
      1989ebikestrailCrustyEasy connector trail from GC / Javelina back...
      Jan 14, 2026 @ 7:43am
      Jan 14, 2026
      mydogzebtrailSoldier Pass.
      Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:11pm
      Dec 9, 2025
      teegieteegtrailShortyShort And Sweet With Some Nice Drops.
      Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:07am
      Dec 6, 2024
      teegieteegtrailJim ThompsonRelatively fun trail with loose and chunky...
      Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:00am
      Dec 6, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Thunder Mountain 4 21.3 km
      Schnebly Hill 4 3 13 km
      Carroll Canyon 1 9 93.2 km
      Broken Arrow 1 5 6 23.3 km
      Upper Dry Creek 4 22 73.8 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2618 miles2,585 ft8 miles499 ft
      #688#2581792,2141214,812
      Gravel Bike15,033 ft125 ft2,146 ft115 ft
      #165#6666211
      Adaptive Bike84 miles459 ft2 miles230 ft
      #165#665541
      Horse612 miles1,398 ft4 miles807 ft
      #2,470#1,3671,79043
      Hike2424 miles3,130 ft9 miles1,047 ft
      #2,895#967112,159172,991
      Trail Running2424 miles3,130 ft9 miles1,047 ft
      #6,764#2,1582,1599612

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the best time of the year to ride in Soldier Wash?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Soldier Wash are:
      • March (374 activities)
      • April (236 activities)
      • November (225 activities)
      Check the Soldier Wash reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      Where can I park to ride in Soldier Wash?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Soldier Wash. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in Soldier Wash?
      The longest trail in Soldier Wash is Jim Thompson at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Soldier Wash?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Soldier Wash?
      How many trails are in Soldier Wash?
      Soldier Wash has a total of 29 trails. Of those, 26 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Soldier Wash?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Soldier Wash is Grand Central with 465 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Soldier Wash?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Soldier Wash is Javelina with 389 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Soldier Wash?
      Soldier Wash supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Soldier Wash is Dual Slalom Return with an average grade of 9.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      What trails have the biggest jumps in Soldier Wash?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Soldier Wash are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      Are the trails open in Soldier Wash?
      The overall region status for Soldier Wash is Clear / Green. Out of 27 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 22
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Closed: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the trail conditions in Soldier Wash?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Soldier Wash:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      • Ideal: 1 trail
      Check the Soldier Wash trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Soldier Wash?
      What type of bike is most common in Soldier Wash?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Soldier Wash are:
      • AM (176 activities)
      • XC (13 activities)
      • DH (3 activities)
      • RD (2 activities)
      • Fat (2 activities)
      Check the Soldier Wash activity logs for more details.
      What are the top sights to see in Soldier Wash?
      There are 3 notable sights in Soldier Wash. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Soldier Wash.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Soldier Wash?
      The most popular Strava segments in Soldier Wash are:
      • AJ: Coyote - Grand Central (11,563 athletes)
      • GC AD TO SINKHOLE UPHILL (10,860 athletes)
      • AJ Lost and Found-Coyote (10,213 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Soldier Wash.
      What trails are closed in Soldier Wash?
      There are currently 4 closed trails in Soldier Wash. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 22
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Closed: 4
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Soldier Wash?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash.
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