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863 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
00:03:17
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
4,520 ft
Altitude min
4,534 ft
Altitude max
4,520 ft
Altitude start
4,534 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
4.2%
Grade min
686 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance flat
00:03:17
Avg time

Flow Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soldier Wash
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48906 in Trail Running
    • #89468 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Easy return trail that mostly follows the road. Nice view of Teapot rock as you spin up the trail. Then turn left to the top of the jump lines. There is a little ladder bridge to bypass the flow trails and you can return to the main park.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Flow Return located?
        Flow Return is located in Soldier Wash, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Soldier Wash trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.86963, -111.78347.
        ▼ How hard is Flow Return?
        Flow Return is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flow Return?
        Flow Return has 13 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,520 ft to 4,534 ft.
        ▼ Is Flow Return a point to point trail?
        Flow Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flow Return?
        Flow Return is 863 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flow Return?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Flow Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flow Return?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Flow Return. The trail is 863 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flow Return?
        Flow Return is a very popular trail. There have been 6,925 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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