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2.3 miles
Distance
465 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:26:11
Avg time
252 ft
Altitude change
4,240 ft
Altitude min
4,652 ft
Altitude max
4,243 ft
Altitude start
4,495 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
32.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,329 ft
Distance down
3,766 ft
Distance flat
00:26:11
Avg time

Grand Central Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soldier Wash
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #661
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153751 in Trail Running
    • #150844 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #505 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,797 in Trail Running
    • #3,182 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Beginner 20%, intermediate 50 % and advanced 30%, 2.3 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack The trai is very diverse in its character. It has several long climbs and descents in the north section and in the middle it rides through a large gravel wash section with optional sections on single track for those riders who don't like wash riding that Sedona is famous for. In the southern section it has less climbing and is in and out of the wash more than what you experience in the middle.

If you wanted to ride the middle of Soldier Wash in the most downhill direction from the Sinkhole you would not ride Grand Central the whole way. You would ride Jordan to Ant Hill (clockwise) to Grand Central to Hwy. 89 A.

Section of Grand Central can be used to make a number of fun loops in the Soldier Wash area.

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 46 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 927 rides
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Sep 22, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Phoenix)
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Oct 7, 2024 @ 11:27am
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Jul 2, 2024
Tree was down in between manzanita jct and coyote jct(removed). Small debris on trail. Caution, rest of tree looked like it was ready to tip over...
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on Sep 22, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (45 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 3.5 • 11 miles • 1,138 ft • 13 • Loop •
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      44 Ratings
      5 ★ 55%
      4 ★ 39%
      3 ★ 5%
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      1 ★ 2%

      7 Reviews & Comments

      Mannra
      That was a great trail. Some old school wash riding and some fast chundery flow as well. Loved it and super accessible.

      Probably more of a blue/black with a black drop in.
      brahhh brahhh
      Such a cool trail! Not as good as Javelina, but still incredibly shreddy and really fast. Some really fun tech, and a short climb at the very beginning of the trail to the top of the Ant Hill. So fun!
      SlideReady
      Super fun flow trail with enough rocks to keep it interesting. This is my favorite trail in the Adobe Jack area, and the climb is very easy for the descent you get.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grand Central located?
      Grand Central is located in Soldier Wash, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Soldier Wash trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.86719, -111.76874.
      ▼ How hard is Grand Central?
      Grand Central is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grand Central?
      Grand Central has 142 m of elevation gain. The trail has 65 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,292 m to 1,418 m.
      ▼ Is Grand Central a point to point trail?
      Grand Central is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grand Central?
      Grand Central is 3.6 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grand Central?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grand Central. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grand Central? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grand Central are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grand Central?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Grand Central. The trail is 3.6 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grand Central?
      Grand Central is a very popular trail. There have been 4,669 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,687 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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