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2.7 miles
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-490 ft
Descent
00:23:08
Avg time
-290 ft
Altitude change
4,012 ft
Altitude min
4,441 ft
Altitude max
4,302 ft
Altitude start
4,012 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
3,287 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,494 ft
Distance flat
00:23:08
Avg time

Old Post Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carroll Canyon
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #206
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #80940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147806 in Trail Running
    • #144612 in Hiking
    • #3111 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,069 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,650 in Trail Running
    • #2,977 in Hiking
    • #149 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Beginner 20%, intermediate 80% and advanced 20%, 2.7 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional wide singletrack that is up and down with some technical sections through a wash, steep sections and rocky areas that will test a lessor skilled rider. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt with some loose uphill sections mixed in with several rocky areas. The preferred direction (more downhill) is east to west, but it is a major connector and is often ridden west to east as part of some fun loops.

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Very Dry
Avg: 3.64 (27 votes)
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      11 Reviews & Comments

      jayjaygur
      Fun as hell, great trail work to take advantage of the bentonite clay. Be sure to ring your bell or announce your presence because there will be lots of hikers. Do not ride after rain
      anjulie
      Riding this trail downhill is a hoot! Some very techy rock sections but speed is your friend to navigate successfully. Nothing too steep or sketchy - just a totally fun ride. Combine with Rams Head and Ridge (a wee bit scary in places!) and take a break at the local
      Swimming hole in the rec area before pedaling back up the road.
      Rider51 Rider51
      I would agree with the intermediate assessment, with a few beginner, and few expert sections. Going up will challenge your skill, and patience, and down has a few places where you can pick up real speed, but the good news is the trail is wide enough to where even the expert sections has options to get through that make it seem reasonable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Post located?
      Old Post is located in Carroll Canyon, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Carroll Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.85417, -111.80063.
      ▼ How hard is Old Post?
      Old Post is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Post?
      Old Post has 202 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 490 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,012 ft to 4,441 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Post a point to point trail?
      Old Post is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Post?
      Old Post is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Post?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Post. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old Post? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Post are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Post?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Old Post. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Post?
      Old Post is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,419 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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