10.0 miles
Distance
930 ft
Climb
-911 ft
Descent
4,724 ft
High Point
Route links up Western Gateway/Dry Creek Trails including Cockscomb, Ground Control, Aerie, Deadman, Mescal, and ends with Canyon of Fools.
Detailed Description
Aerie Mescalero Fools is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 930 ft with a max elevation of 4,724 ft then descends -911 ft.
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Trails in Route
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4,301 ft | |||||
| 3,488 ft | |||||
| 2,303 ft | |||||
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Avg time2 hr 26 min
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Altitude min4,442 ft
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Altitude start4,445 ft
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Altitude end4,465 ft
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Grade max-28.3%
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Grade min24.1%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Expert MTB trail in Sedona, AZ - Canyon of Fools
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