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2.4 miles
Distance
173 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
00:17:34
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
6,908 ft
Altitude min
7,060 ft
Altitude max
7,050 ft
Altitude start
7,028 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
4,938 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,847 ft
Distance flat
00:17:34
Avg time

Highland Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Tuthill
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49585 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48783 in Trail Running
    • #72565 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A loop which is made up of singletrack and dirt roads.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 27.1 km average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 24.0 km avg distance
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  • 251 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jul 12, 2025 @ 11:31am
Jul 12, 2025
 I agree. Clockwise is best.
May 24, 2025 @ 10:40am
May 24, 2025
Sep 13, 2024 @ 7:21am
Sep 13, 2024
 Jalapeño is in good condition with some loose rock in sections
Jun 19, 2024 @ 10:51am
Jun 19, 2024
 I suggest going clockwise on Highland as you will start with a very rocky and steep descent. It wouldn't be much fun doing that section uphill
Jun 9, 2024 @ 7:01am
Jun 9, 2024
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on Jul 12, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.64 (9 votes)
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        Directions to highland trailhead (35.137360, -111.696340)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Highland

        ▼ Where is Highland located?
        Highland is located in Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Fort Tuthill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.13736, -111.69634.
        ▼ How hard is Highland?
        Highland is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Highland?
        Highland has 173 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,908 ft to 7,060 ft.
        ▼ Is Highland a point to point trail?
        Highland is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Highland?
        Highland is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Highland?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Highland. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Highland?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Highland are:
        • July (54 activities)
        • June (41 activities)
        • August (38 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Highland? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Highland are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Highland?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Highland. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Highland?
        Highland is a very popular trail. There have been 1,870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,962 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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