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3.3 miles
Distance
555 ft
Climb
-563 ft
Descent
01:03:11
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
4,461 ft
Altitude min
4,737 ft
Altitude max
4,599 ft
Altitude start
4,593 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,828 ft
Distance flat
01:03:11
Avg time

Airport Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carroll Canyon
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #251 in Trail Running
    • #1279 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Intermediate 50%, advanced 40% and expert 10%, 3.2 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack with a lot of technical rocky sections with exposure to spiny vegetation. The trail tread is mostly in packed dirt with river rock impeding the flow at times. I prefer to ride the trail in the counter clockwise direction and the trail is a connector for several other fun rides.

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Ideal
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        Directions to airport-loop trailhead (34.855740, -111.780020)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Airport Loop

        ▼ Where is Airport Loop located?
        Airport Loop is located in Carroll Canyon, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Carroll Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.85574, -111.78002.
        ▼ How hard is Airport Loop?
        Airport Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Airport Loop?
        Airport Loop has 555 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 563 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,461 ft to 4,737 ft.
        ▼ Is Airport Loop a point to point trail?
        Airport Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Airport Loop?
        Airport Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Airport Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Airport Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Airport Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Airport Loop are:
        • April (7 activities)
        • March (5 activities)
        • November (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Airport Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Airport Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Airport Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Airport Loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Airport Loop?
        Airport Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 639 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 695 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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