more stats
453 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
00:00:41
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
00:00:41
Avg time

Basalt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128551 in Trail Running
    • #144037 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,114 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,143 in Trail Running
    • #2,959 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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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Equestrians Restricted

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 454 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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on Mar 8, 2025
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Avg: 3.38 (7 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      quickdraw6906
      Shorter way to get to the vista but hike-a-bike at the end, which would be stout the other way. No need to go on this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Basalt?
      Basalt is 453 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basalt?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basalt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Basalt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basalt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basalt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Basalt. The trail is 453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basalt?
      Basalt is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,469 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,178 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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