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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 [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • 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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  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 593 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.54 (5 votes)
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      Directions to rover trailhead (34.879390, -111.845630)
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      Feb 25, 2020 @ 10:34pm
      Feb 25, 2020
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      Feb 11, 2020 @ 11:42am
      Feb 11, 2020

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,438 ft to 4,520 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Rover?
      Rover is 3,304 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rover?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rover. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rover?
      Rover is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Rover? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rover are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rover?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rover. The trail is 3,304 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rover?
      Rover is a very popular trail. There have been 2,133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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