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3,304 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
4,438 ft
Altitude min
4,520 ft
Altitude max
4,443 ft
Altitude start
4,521 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,795 ft
Distance climb
568 ft
Distance down
942 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

Rover Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Gateway
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #85087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106554 in Trail Running
    • #112352 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The .6 mile Rover trail is approximately 60% Beginner and 40% Intermediate in difficulty. The trail is bi-directional and downhill component when riding it west to east.

Access Info

Axix on the west end and Rupp on the east end

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to rover trailhead (34.879390, -111.845630)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rover

        ▼ Where is Rover located?
        Rover is located in Western Gateway, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Western Gateway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87939, -111.84563.
        ▼ How hard is Rover?
        Rover is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rover?
        Rover has 32 m of elevation gain. The trail has 8 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,353 m to 1,378 m.
        ▼ Is Rover a point to point trail?
        Rover is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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