more stats
2,352 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
4,312 ft
Altitude min
4,364 ft
Altitude max
4,364 ft
Altitude start
4,311 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance down
1,319 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Bolo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Gateway
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #93484 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92401 in Trail Running
    • #146959 in Hiking
    • #740 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,288 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,429 in Trail Running
    • #3,041 in Hiking
    • #64 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The .5 mile Bolo trail acts as a connector between Axis on the east end and Last Frontier on the west end. The trail surface is mostly packed red dirt, except for the several washes that the trail crosses. The trail has more of a downhill component when ridden from Last Frontier to Axis.

Access Info

Last Frontier on the west end and Axis on the east end

Tags

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 19.8 km average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 22.6 km avg distance
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  • 880 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Bolo Trail Reports

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on Nov 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bolo trailhead (34.863070, -111.851490)

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      1 Review & Comments

      TC-FLOWCLYDE TC-FLOWCLYDE
      Good non-expert, strategic connector to loop to Axis.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bolo located?
      Bolo is located in Western Gateway, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Western Gateway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.86307, -111.85149.
      ▼ How hard is Bolo?
      Bolo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bolo?
      The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,312 ft to 4,364 ft.
      ▼ Is Bolo a point to point trail?
      Bolo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bolo?
      Bolo is 2,352 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bolo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bolo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bolo?
      Bolo is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Bolo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bolo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bolo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bolo. The trail is 2,352 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bolo?
      Bolo is a very popular trail. There have been 3,705 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,731 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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