more stats
2,448 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
7,163 ft
Altitude min
7,198 ft
Altitude max
7,163 ft
Altitude start
7,178 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
1,083 ft
Distance climb
879 ft
Distance down
486 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Orbit Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #24935 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73234 in Trail Running
    • #93208 in Hiking
    • #39332 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #327 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,053 in Trail Running
    • #1,793 in Hiking
    • #1,443 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Coconino National Forest

The mostly new trail enables an easy traverse around the old golf course

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 465 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
Status:
on Feb 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Orbit Trail located?
      Orbit Trail is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.24001, -111.65391.
      ▼ How hard is Orbit Trail?
      Orbit Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orbit Trail?
      Orbit Trail has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,163 ft to 7,198 ft.
      ▼ Is Orbit Trail a point to point trail?
      Orbit Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Orbit Trail?
      Orbit Trail is 2,448 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orbit Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Orbit Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Orbit Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orbit Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Orbit Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Orbit Trail. The trail is 2,448 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Orbit Trail?
      Orbit Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,979 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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