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5.1 miles
Distance
486 ft
Climb
-604 ft
Descent
00:36:27
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
4,240 ft
Altitude min
4,609 ft
Altitude max
4,602 ft
Altitude start
4,485 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:36:27
Avg time

Girdner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Gateway
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #111970 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213531 in Trail Running
    • #204600 in Hiking
    • #3148 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,638 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #3,675 in Trail Running
    • #4,049 in Hiking
    • #156 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The Girdner trail has been recently rerouted as of 2/2019. It is now the main connector trail between Dry Creek Rd,and the Cultural Park near Red Rock High School, The reroute has eliminated all Dry Creek Wash crossing segments which proved to be very challenging during prolonged rain periods during the winter and summer. The trail is five miles long and is rated as follows: 15%- Beginner,80%- Intermediate, 5%-Advanced, The trail can be ridden in either direction but the south to north direction is the easiest direction. This is a multi-use trail, so beware of horses, hikers and trail runners.

Access Info

Off Dry Creek Rd on the north end and from the Cultural Center Parking Lot on the southern end,

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Trail Supporters

  • Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 87 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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on Apr 3, 2026
Avg: 3.4 (41 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      298
      West Sedona 21 miler CCW
      ★ 3.7 • 22 miles • 2,043 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Park at cultural center, ride Girdner to Chuckwagon and continue long loop in a counterclockwise...
      290
      Dry Creek 4
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 826 ft • 13 • Loop •
      An awesome loop that gives you a big bang for buck, intermediate and advanced riders will make quick work...
      190
      Western Gateway Loop (Black & Blue)
      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,488 ft • 6 • Loop •
      This is a super fun "big loop" ride for advanced riders. A nice mix of black and blue trails with some of...
      3.4 ★★★★★
      41 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 32%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 5%

      15 Reviews & Comments

      WildBill56
      The 5% Advanced, is the series of steep uphill rockgardens, south of the Axis trail intersection. N2S this is a Brutal climb at the end of an otherwise fun but challenging intermediate ride.
      JulieBr JulieBr
      Really pleasantly surprised by this trail. Reroutes and trail improvements make the beginning of this trail from cultural center parking quite spicy and fun.
      robnillan
      Horrible bike trail. I got stopped for riding to fast! And i had to pull over at least 10 times for slow hikers and dogs off leash everywhere. Don't waste your time, posse grounds is better, or dry creek road trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Girdner located?
      Girdner is located in Western Gateway, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Western Gateway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.88791, -111.8228.
      ▼ How hard is Girdner?
      Girdner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Girdner?
      Girdner has 486 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 604 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,240 ft to 4,609 ft.
      ▼ Is Girdner a point to point trail?
      Girdner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Girdner?
      Girdner is 5.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Girdner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Girdner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Girdner?
      Girdner is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Girdner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Girdner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Girdner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Girdner. The trail is 5.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Girdner?
      Girdner is a moderately popular trail. There have been 350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 377 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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