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2.4 miles
Distance
2,021 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
2,002 ft
Altitude change
5,167 ft
Altitude min
5,181 ft
Altitude start
7,182 ft
Altitude end
15.5%
Grade
-7.4%
Grade max
67.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat

AB Young Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #103720 in Hiking [+]
    • #93952 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

You kind of have to navigate the creak rocks right as you leave the Bootlegger Campground. From there the hike pretty much goes up non-stop. There are no rests as it continually ascends. The trail ends the East Pocket Lookout Tower off of Woody Mountain road

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is AB Young located?
      AB Young is located in Sedona, Arizona, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.9696, -111.75068.
      ▼ How hard is AB Young?
      AB Young is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for AB Young?
      AB Young has 2,021 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,167 ft to 7,185 ft.
      ▼ Is AB Young a point to point trail?
      AB Young is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is AB Young?
      AB Young is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on AB Young?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on AB Young. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access AB Young? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to AB Young are:
      ▼ How busy is AB Young?
      AB Young is a moderately popular trail. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 65 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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