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453 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
00:00:44
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
4,396 ft
Altitude min
4,415 ft
Altitude max
4,396 ft
Altitude start
4,416 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
2.2%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
26 ft
Distance flat
00:00:44
Avg time

Basalt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41923 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93124 in Trail Running
    • #107656 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This is a 450' connector trail between Coconino and the Yavapai Vista trail. If you want a more more challenging climb up to Slim Shady it is a great connector.

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Avg: 3.38 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Basalt

        Where is Basalt located?
        Basalt 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 34.80601, -111.76955.
        How hard is Basalt?
        Basalt is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Basalt?
        Basalt has 17 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,396 ft to 4,415 ft.
        Is Basalt a point to point trail?
        Basalt is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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