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3,507 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-150 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
4,094 ft
Altitude min
4,237 ft
Altitude max
4,237 ft
Altitude start
4,101 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Hyena Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Turkey Creek
    Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #30537 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151734 in Trail Running
    • #157201 in Hiking
    • #43718 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #434 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,746 in Trail Running
    • #3,444 in Hiking
    • #1,699 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Red Rock Ranger District

Hyena is a newer alternate line off the west face of Napoleon’s Tomb that offers a slightly mellower option than Lion King while still keeping things fun and engaging.
Hyena starts from the Napoleon Saddle near the bench and is best ridden south to north. The trail descends on a mix of slickrock and moderate rock features with a few short punchy moves and choose your line moments, but it is overall a bit less technical than Lion King. Hyena reconnects back onto Lion King, letting you finish out and still enjoy the lower portion of that descent.
A highlight of Hyena is the craftsmanship. There is some amazing rock work throughout thanks to the Red Rock Trail Crew, along with numerous volunteer trail days that helped bring the corridor to life. Hyena is another fruit of the Red Rock Trails and Access Plan Phase 2.
Distance 0.67 mi
Elevation range 4,239 ft to 4,091 ft
Elevation change +7 ft, -148 ft

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabs

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 81 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Hyena Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Phoenix)
Sep 22, 2026
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on Sep 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Hyena - Full Trail (Sedona, AZ)
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      6:30 | 82 | Sep 23, 2026 , Village Of Oak Creek
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      dirtgomer dirtgomer
      Not black. Baldwin which is blue is far more technical. Lion King eats its lunch.
      PGomersall PGomersall
      Nice trail either way, never a black in either direction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hyena located?
      Hyena is located in Turkey Creek, Village Of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Turkey Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.80102, -111.81084.
      ▼ How hard is Hyena?
      Hyena is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hyena?
      Hyena has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,094 ft to 4,237 ft.
      ▼ Is Hyena a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hyena is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hyena?
      Hyena is 3,507 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hyena?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hyena. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hyena?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hyena are:
      • April (23 activities)
      • May (12 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hyena? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hyena are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hyena?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Hyena. The trail is 3,507 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hyena?
      Hyena is a moderately popular trail. There have been 195 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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