5.6 miles
Distance
459 ft
Climb
-461 ft
Descent
4,724 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
4,510 ft
Altitude min
4,582 ft
Altitude start
4,580 ft
Altitude end
-28.3%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,318 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Cockscomb Loop Trail is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 459 ft with a max elevation of 4,724 ft then descends -461 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 8 min
  • Altitude min
    4,510 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,582 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,580 ft
  • Climb
    459 ft
  • Descent
    -461 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.3%
  • Grade min
    14.2%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,318 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    2

Directions

  1. Walk 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 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Turn right to stay on Cockscomb.
  8. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  9. Turn right to stay on Cockscomb.
  10. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  11. Turn right onto Aerie (Upper).
  12. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  13. Turn left onto Cockscomb Access.
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Cockscomb
Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:11am (America/Phoenix)
Aug 31, 2026
Aerie (Upper)
Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:11am (America/Phoenix)
Aug 31, 2026
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