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11.4 miles
Distance
1,036 ft
Climb
-1,067 ft
Descent
4,646 ft
High Point
-31 ft
Altitude change
4,122 ft
Altitude min
4,484 ft
Altitude start
4,452 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Beginner/Intermediate loop of Dry Creek featuring Girdner and Outer Limits
Detailed Description
Girdner Outer Limits Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,036 ft with a max elevation of 4,646 ft then descends -1,067 ft.
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time2 hr 5 min
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Altitude change-31 ft
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Altitude min4,122 ft
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Altitude start4,484 ft
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Altitude end4,452 ft
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Climb1,036 ft
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Descent-1,067 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-24.8%
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Grade min21.8%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
38 Reviews & Comments
CliffRocks
Great loop, and it pushed my 61 year old bod to the outer limit. Rudd was a bit of HAB in the counterclockwise direction. A bit of frightening exposure on the big Outer Limits downhill to the creek bed, but what a cool place for a trail. Like a lot of Sedona, some tough work but well worth the flowy parts, the scenery and solitude on a Monday afternoon in April. A few sprinkles and a little lightning for added excitement.
Bartlett845
After starting on Girdner, take Axis back to Girdner - otherwise stay with designated loop
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| 725 ft | |||||
| 3,323 ft | |||||
| 2,877 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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![The west side from Bottom Out to Ground...]()
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The west side from Bottom Out to Ground Control & more! | Mountain Biking Sedona, Arizona
trail: Girdner
48:17 | 60 | comments: 0 | favs:
May 4, 2026
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![The west side from Bottom Out to Ground...]()
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The west side from Bottom Out to Ground Control & more! | Mountain Biking Sedona, Arizona
trail: Outer Limits
48:17 | 55 | comments: 0 | favs:
May 4, 2026
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