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3,878 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:20:01
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
5,219 ft
Altitude min
5,336 ft
Altitude max
5,247 ft
Altitude start
5,220 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
43.5%
Grade min
1,240 ft
Distance climb
2,238 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:20:01
Avg time

Captain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Granite Dells
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #171929 in Trail Running
    • #103520 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Captain trail is a nice add-on trail that splits off towards the end of Easter Island Trail. It has a bit of climbing towards the start but you are rewarded with a very fun and techy downhill, and a stunning view of Willow Lake.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Mar 7, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Phoenix)
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Dec 7, 2023 @ 5:54am
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Aug 16, 2023 @ 8:34am
Aug 16, 2023
 Great trail, ups and downs…when wet slightly slippery
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Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Captain

        ▼ Where is Captain located?
        Captain is located in Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Granite Dells trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.58961, -112.40856.
        ▼ How hard is Captain?
        Captain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain?
        Captain has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,219 ft to 5,336 ft.
        ▼ Is Captain a point to point trail?
        Captain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Captain?
        Captain is 3,878 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Captain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Captain?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Captain are:
        • February (22 activities)
        • December (7 activities)
        • September (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Captain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Captain. The trail is 3,878 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Captain?
        Captain is a moderately popular trail. There have been 658 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 669 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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