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3.3 miles
Distance
692 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:35:37
Avg time
688 ft
Altitude change
8,078 ft
Altitude min
8,765 ft
Altitude max
8,078 ft
Altitude start
8,766 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down
2,579 ft
Distance flat
00:35:37
Avg time

Broadside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Coconino National Forest

Broadside is the new singletrack replacement to the old FS road known as Climb 3. It contours the sidehill at a gentle 3 to 6% grade, connecting the Sunset Trailhead with the western Sunset summit.

Access Info

Sunset Trailhead

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 21 rides
  • 35 miles average
6 Months
  • 481 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,407 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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on Aug 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.65 (14 votes)
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      dom-createyourownadventure dom-createyourownadventure
      Great climbing trail! Easy and steady climb to the Full Sail trail. Love it.
      sdHRKo
      One of the best climbing trails I've ridden. Great easy decent and climb for new riders.
      DoneyParker DoneyParker
      Tree blocking trail,easy to get over. As of Thurs. Aug. 14

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broadside located?
      Broadside is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28465, -111.63162.
      ▼ How hard is Broadside?
      Broadside is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broadside?
      Broadside has 692 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,078 ft to 8,765 ft.
      ▼ Is Broadside a point to point trail?
      Broadside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broadside?
      Broadside is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broadside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broadside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Broadside?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Broadside are:
      • September (226 activities)
      • August (209 activities)
      • May (193 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Broadside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broadside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broadside?
      The estimated time to ride Broadside is approximately 36 minutes. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Broadside?
      Broadside is a very popular trail. There have been 4,742 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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