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2,352 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:02:46
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
00:02:46
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Bolo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Gateway
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #74742 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74128 in Trail Running
    • #108243 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 144 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 827 rides
  • Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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        Directions to bolo trailhead (34.863070, -111.851490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bolo

        ▼ 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.

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