more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
280 ft
Climb
-275 ft
Descent
00:22:52
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
3,957 ft
Altitude min
4,133 ft
Altitude max
4,016 ft
Altitude start
4,019 ft
Altitude end
-27.7%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
4,715 ft
Distance climb
3,593 ft
Distance down
2,982 ft
Distance flat
00:22:52
Avg time

Baldwin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #191
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #114447 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130610 in Trail Running
    • #80959 in Hiking
    • #3172 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,698 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,211 in Trail Running
    • #1,557 in Hiking
    • #160 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Intermediate 60% and advanced 60%, MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack, that is twisty, up and down with many short technical sections a lesser skilled rider may walk. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with rocks and there are some slickrock sections. I would say the preferred direction is counter clockwise. Also the south section of the trail is a great connector for a fun technical loop.

Tags
Rock slabsTight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 253 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Baldwin Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (30 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (1,693)
close
      Directions to baldwin trailhead (34.822120, -111.807460)

      Photos

      20 more »
      mtb
      316 |
      Jun 29, 2017 @ 6:36am
      Jun 29, 2017
      mtb
      135 |
      Nov 25, 2021 @ 11:15am
      Nov 25, 2021
      mtb
      113 |
      Nov 25, 2021 @ 11:15am
      Nov 25, 2021
      mtb
      182 |
      Sep 29, 2020 @ 11:37am
      Sep 29, 2020

      Videos

      9 more »
      Starting Off My MTB Severance Shred Road Trip...
      mtb
      27:11 | 41 | Aug 29, 2026 , Village Of Oak Creek
      youtuber Does Hiline Trail live up to the hype!? |...
      mtb
      33:16 | 253 | Apr 24, 2026 , Village Of Oak Creek
      Baldwin - Sedona, AZ - MTB Trail Preview
      mtb
      0:11 | 317 | Mar 19, 2025 , Village Of Oak Creek
      When you finish HILINE, still plenty of fun!...
      mtb
      4:08 | 226 | Jan 13, 2023 , Village Of Oak Creek

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 897 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Sedona Classics! Featuring some long standing favorites like Slim Shady, Templeton, Llama, and Easy Breezy...
      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,317 ft • 12 • Loop •
      Hiline trail is a "must do" bucket list ride for the experienced rider. Even if you have to walk the...
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,121 ft • 11 • Loop •
      This is a good size loop if wanting to ride the iconic Hiline Trail in Sedona.
      4.3 ★★★★★
      29 Ratings
      5 ★ 41%
      4 ★ 52%
      3 ★ 3%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 3%

      7 Reviews & Comments

      Ampfrog Ampfrog
      Rode the full loop CCW from Templeton. Was skeptical about CCW being the preferred direction, lots of staircases to go up, until I started descending north of Hiline... then it made sense. Really fun end to the loop!
      slusapet
      Took Baldwin after Hiline to Templeton with a stop at the creek. SUPER FUN connector with fun technical descents over rocks with some flowy bits in-between. Highly recommend.
      Thomasbenko
      Has a rough push a bike section if you ride HiLine and this way out. Nice spot to soak in the creek b4 you go though. Possibly lots of hikers on the trail to. I saw a diamond back rattler yesterday!

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #14538 - 7,131 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Baldwin located?
      Baldwin is located in Cathedral, Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cathedral trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.82212, -111.80746.
      ▼ How hard is Baldwin?
      Baldwin is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baldwin?
      Baldwin has 280 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,957 ft to 4,133 ft.
      ▼ Is Baldwin a point to point trail?
      Baldwin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Baldwin?
      Baldwin is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baldwin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Baldwin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Baldwin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baldwin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Baldwin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Baldwin. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Baldwin?
      Baldwin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,575 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,693 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.