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1.3 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-211 ft
Descent
00:12:00
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
4,517 ft
Altitude min
4,717 ft
Altitude max
4,650 ft
Altitude start
4,531 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
1,732 ft
Distance climb
3,412 ft
Distance down
1,795 ft
Distance flat
00:12:00
Avg time

Deadmans Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 95 in Horseback
    • 85 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72724 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89710 in Trail Running
    • #95715 in Hiking
    • #801 in Horseback
    • #526 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #940 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,379 in Trail Running
    • #1,853 in Hiking
    • #81 in Horseback
    • #32 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The trail is 1.3 miles long and has been considered one of the best trails in Sedona for lesser skilled intermediate riders to ride. The trail does have some technical sections that an intermediate rider may walk.

Since the trail connects with the Long Canyon trail which is also intermediate it makes for a good intermediate level ride for riders looking for a very scenic ride.

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

Recommended to ride downhill east to west. Suspension and clearance needed. Some drops and technical sections.

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  • 16 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Avg: 3.92 (21 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      bensgig bensgig
      Wow that's super fun downhill. And is a good one for beginners as well. It has a couple little drops in a row to be aware of but they are all rideable. This is a great one in combination with long canyon. You'd want to ride it east to west
      Windstoked
      Great for hard-tailing older riders seeking smoother routes. The 13 mile CCW loop of Long Canyon-Deadmans-Lower Aerie-Cockscomb-Axis-Girdner-Arizona Cypress made for a fun route that was 99% rideable.
      coasterdragon325
      Rocky sections mostly define this trail and some decent views, but not the highlight of the loop I did.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deadmans Pass located?
      Deadmans Pass is located in Upper Dry Creek, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Upper Dry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.91718, -111.83138.
      ▼ How hard is Deadmans Pass?
      Deadmans Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deadmans Pass?
      Deadmans Pass has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 211 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,517 ft to 4,717 ft.
      ▼ Is Deadmans Pass a point to point trail?
      Deadmans Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deadmans Pass?
      Deadmans Pass is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deadmans Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deadmans Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deadmans Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadmans Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deadmans Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Deadmans Pass. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deadmans Pass?
      Deadmans Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 6,497 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,463 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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