14.4 miles
Distance
1,185 ft
Climb
-1,182 ft
Descent
4,724 ft
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Tour of Mescal area

Detailed Description
Aerie - Cockscomb - Mescal is a 14 mile less popular expert route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 1,185 ft with a max elevation of 4,724 ft then descends -1,182 ft.
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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Ridelogs
    3
More Stats for Aerie - Cockscomb - Mescal mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    4 hr 9 min
  • Altitude change
    3 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,237 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,522 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,524 ft
  • Grade max
    -43.4%
  • Grade min
    22%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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