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SaveSoldier Wash trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Horseback.
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- Mountain Bike
26 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
24 trails
- Trail Running
24 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 12, 2026Stats
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- 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
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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.
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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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Jump Tech | Sep 12, 2026 @ 6:43pm (America/Phoenix) Sep 12, 2026 | Ideal | surfsedona | ||
| Wildcat Flow Trail | Sep 12, 2026 @ 6:43pm (America/Phoenix) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | surfsedona | ||
| Crusty | Aug 22, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/Phoenix) Aug 22, 2026 | Very Dry | TonyShouse | ||
| Soldier Pass | Jul 24, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/Phoenix) Jul 24, 2026 | Unknown | msmcfate TRAILFORKS | ||
| Soldier Pass | Jul 24, 2026 @ 1:07pm (America/Phoenix) Jul 24, 2026 | Unknown | msmcfate TRAILFORKS | ||
| Jim Thompson | Jul 24, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Phoenix) Jul 24, 2026 | Unknown | msmcfate TRAILFORKS | ||
| Soldier Pass | Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Phoenix) Apr 21, 2026 | Dry | ZacharybTcLID | ||
| Adobe Jack | Feb 5, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Phoenix) Feb 5, 2026 | Dry | manny-g | ||
| Soldier Pass Conn | Feb 5, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Phoenix) Feb 5, 2026 | Dry | manny-g | ||
| Javelina | Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:57pm (America/Phoenix) Mar 19, 2026 | Unknown | Fkistoth |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| msmcfate | update | trail | activity #104297459 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 10:26am 2 hours |
| surfsedona | add | report | activity #103678678 and 1 more | Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:57pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| sulpugid | ridden | trail | activity #103413291 and 4 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:23am Sep 9, 2026 |
| Rickhrose | wishlist | route | activity #103352236 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:17am Sep 8, 2026 |
| Egray | wishlist | trail | activity #103303909 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 3:31pm Sep 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Super fun and long downhill, not the prettiest... | Jan 14, 2026 @ 7:47am Jan 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Easy connector trail from GC / Javelina back... | Jan 14, 2026 @ 7:43am Jan 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | . | Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:11pm Dec 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | Short And Sweet With Some Nice Drops. | Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:07am Dec 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Relatively fun trail with loose and chunky... | Dec 6, 2024 @ 10:00am Dec 6, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Mountain | 4 | 2 | 1.3 km | ||
| Schnebly Hill | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 km | |
| Carroll Canyon | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3.2 km | |
| Broken Arrow | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3.3 km |
| Upper Dry Creek | 4 | 22 | 7 | 3.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 26 | 18 miles | 2,585 ft | 8 miles | 499 ft | #688 | #258 | 179 | 2,214 | 12 | 14,812 | |
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 5,033 ft | 125 ft | 2,146 ft | 115 ft | #165 | #66 | 662 | 11 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 459 ft | 2 miles | 230 ft | #165 | #66 | 554 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 6 | 12 miles | 1,398 ft | 4 miles | 807 ft | #2,470 | #1,367 | 1,790 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Hike | 24 | 24 miles | 3,130 ft | 9 miles | 1,047 ft | #2,895 | #967 | 11 | 2,159 | 17 | 2,991 | |
| Trail Running | 24 | 24 miles | 3,130 ft | 9 miles | 1,047 ft | #6,764 | #2,158 | 2,159 | 9 | 612 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash are:
- Vortex Flow (4.6/5)
- Big Jump Line (4.4/5)
- Jump Tech (4.4/5)
- Jordan (4.4/5)
- Grand Central (4.3/5)
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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)
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Where can I park to ride in Soldier Wash?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Soldier Wash. The most popular parking spots are:
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Soldier Wash?
The best hiking trails in Soldier Wash are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Soldier Wash?
The best trail running trails in Soldier Wash are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Soldier Wash?
Soldier Wash supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Soldier Wash?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Soldier Wash are: View all mountain biking routes in Soldier Wash.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Soldier Wash?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Soldier Wash are:
- Wildcat Flow Trail (4.3/5)
- Flow Return (4.3/5)
- Dual Slalom (4/5)
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