more stats
1,555 ft
Distance
-63 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-64 ft
Altitude change
4,276 ft
Altitude min
4,340 ft
Altitude max
4,340 ft
Altitude start
4,275 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Hermit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #75446 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107293 in Trail Running
    • #111434 in Hiking
    • #22468 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #985 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,697 in Trail Running
    • #2,120 in Hiking
    • #905 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Intermediate 90% and advanced 10%, 1/3 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack that is a slightly twisty trail with a couple of slightly technical spots that will be a little challenging to a lesser skilled rider. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with a few rocky wash sections. There is no preferred direction but it is an easier ride in the south to north direction. The trail is an excellent connector trail for several fun loops.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 18 rides
  • 17.1 km average
6 Months
  • 185 rides
  • 18.6 km avg distance
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  • 3,355 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on May 13, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.54 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sedona - Hiline - 03/30/2019
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      6:15 | 312 | Dec 9, 2019 , Village Of Oak Creek
      Sedona - Hiline - 08/31/2019
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      11:40 | 277 | Dec 9, 2019 , Village Of Oak Creek

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      quickdraw6906
      This is actually my preferred climbing trail, connecting to Coconino to get to the top of Slim Shady. I haven't done it yet downhill (south to north) because, well...Slim Shady is right there! Of of these days I'll check it out. Looks super fun banked flow.
      Tonypoer
      It's a bummer that this one is so short - it's a fun semi-technical route that has some nice flowing sections and decent scenery. I normally ride it downhill from Yavapai Point town to Templeton (which is black, but the section of Templeton between Hermit and Bell Rock Path is more manageable for inexperienced riders).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hermit located?
      Hermit is located in Cathedral, Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cathedral trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.80809, -111.76895.
      ▼ How hard is Hermit?
      Hermit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hermit?
      The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,276 ft to 4,340 ft.
      ▼ Is Hermit a point to point trail?
      Hermit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hermit?
      Hermit is 1,555 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hermit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hermit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hermit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hermit are:
      • April (290 activities)
      • March (251 activities)
      • November (245 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hermit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hermit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hermit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hermit. The trail is 1,555 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hermit?
      Hermit is a very popular trail. There have been 16,197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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