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12.9 miles
Distance
1,134 ft
Climb
-1,097 ft
Descent
4,703 ft
High Point
35 ft
Altitude change
4,308 ft
Altitude min
4,571 ft
Altitude start
4,606 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
More beauty enjoy on this longer loop. Note...not recommended to continue on Last Frontier, take the Bolo Trail. Take Girdner north from Rupp, not recommended south of Rupp. The Girdner trail between Rupp and Axis has steep and narrow sections.
Detailed Description
Equestrian Cockscomb Loop #3 is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This horse primary route. This route includes 25 trails. This route climbs 1,134 ft with a max elevation of 4,703 ft then descends -1,097 ft.
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Stats
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Distance13 miles
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Avg time2 hr 43 min
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Altitude change35 ft
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Altitude min4,308 ft
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Altitude start4,571 ft
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Altitude end4,606 ft
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Climb1,134 ft
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Descent-1,097 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-28.3%
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Grade min26.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 4,360 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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The west side from Bottom Out to Ground Control & more! | Mountain Biking Sedona, Arizona
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The west side from Bottom Out to Ground Control & more! | Mountain Biking Sedona, Arizona
trail: Outer Limits
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