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3,583 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-287 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
-286 ft
Altitude change
7,436 ft
Altitude min
7,722 ft
Altitude max
7,722 ft
Altitude start
7,434 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
3,087 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:04:03
Avg time

Pluto Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #24565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89930 in Trail Running
    • #73620 in Hiking
    • #37749 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #321 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,384 in Trail Running
    • #1,406 in Hiking
    • #1,385 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Coconino National Forest

Pluto is a short 0.7 mile trail between Spacewalk and Afterglow Trails. It is a bit steeper than other trails in the Schultz Creek stacked loop trail system and has several rock features that add additional challenge.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 231 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Pluto Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 18, 2026
A few down trees just uphill of the afterglow intersection
May 12, 2025 @ 2:09pm
May 12, 2025
Apr 28, 2025 @ 3:35pm
Apr 28, 2025
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on Oct 18, 2026
Avg: 4.23 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      11 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pluto located?
      Pluto 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 35.25242, -111.65775.
      ▼ How hard is Pluto?
      Pluto is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pluto?
      Pluto has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,436 ft to 7,722 ft.
      ▼ Is Pluto a point to point trail?
      Pluto is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pluto?
      Pluto is 3,583 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pluto?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pluto. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pluto?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pluto are:
      • August (41 activities)
      • July (38 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pluto? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pluto are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pluto?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Pluto. The trail is 3,583 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pluto?
      Pluto is a very popular trail. There have been 1,328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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