5.7 miles
Distance
513 ft
Climb
-514 ft
Descent
4,733 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
4,510 ft
Altitude min
4,582 ft
Altitude start
4,580 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Fun short loop in the Boynton Pass area. Last harder section (Aerie Upper) can be skipped by taking the Boynton Pass road back from Doe Mountain trailhead to the start at Fay Canyon trailhead.

Detailed Description
Aerie Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 513 ft with a max elevation of 4,733 ft then descends -514 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,510 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,582 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,580 ft
  • Climb
    513 ft
  • Descent
    -514 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -28.3%
  • Grade min
    20.3%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Upper Dry Creek
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue

Directions

  1. Bike south on Cockscomb Access.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Aerie (Lower).
  4. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  5. Turn left onto Cockscomb.
  6. Continue for 70 meters.
  7. Bike south on Cockscomb.
  8. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  9. Bike southeast on Cockscomb.
  10. Continue for 30 meters.
  11. Bike east on Cockscomb.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Bike south on Cockscomb.
  14. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  15. Bike southeast on Cockscomb.
  16. Continue for 20 meters.
  17. Bike south on Cockscomb.
  18. Continue for 60 meters.
  19. Bike southwest on Cockscomb.
  20. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  21. Bike north on Cockscomb.
  22. Continue for 20 meters.
  23. Bike east on Aerie (Upper).
  24. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  25. Bike east on Aerie (Upper).
  26. Continue for 500 meters.
  27. Turn left to stay on Aerie (Upper).
  28. Continue for 10 meters.
  29. Turn right to stay on Aerie (Upper).
  30. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  31. Bike north on Aerie (Upper).
  32. Continue for 30 meters.
  33. Bike northwest on Cockscomb Access.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
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Aerie (Upper)
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Sedona Mountain Biking // Aerie to Cockscomb: Pt 2
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Sedona Mountain Biking // Aerie to Cockscomb: Pt 2
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Aug 18, 2022

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