more stats
935 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:06:49
Avg time
4,526 ft
Altitude min
4,531 ft
Altitude max
4,531 ft
Altitude start
4,531 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:06:49
Avg time

Carruth Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soldier Wash
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109722 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100379 in Trail Running
    • #335992 in Hiking
    • #18607 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,600 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,575 in Trail Running
    • #4,991 in Hiking
    • #177 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This trail actually has some pretty difficult rocks to negotiate in the middle. If you want a fast and easy return you can continue along the road and loop back around to the top. There is also a Dual Slalom return trail that goes straight up the hillside.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

A little bit narrow and exposed in spots. Use Sunrise Trail and Flow Return instead

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 339 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Carruth Trail Trail Reports

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on May 4, 2025
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Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carruth Trail located?
      Carruth Trail is located in Soldier Wash, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Soldier Wash trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87047, -111.78509.
      ▼ How hard is Carruth Trail?
      Carruth Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carruth Trail?
      Carruth Trail has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,526 ft to 4,531 ft.
      ▼ Is Carruth Trail a point to point trail?
      Carruth Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Carruth Trail?
      Carruth Trail is 935 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carruth Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carruth Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carruth Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carruth Trail are:
      • April (27 activities)
      • March (25 activities)
      • November (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Carruth Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carruth Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carruth Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Carruth Trail. The trail is 935 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carruth Trail?
      Carruth Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,874 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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