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1.2 miles
Distance
203 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:13:44
Avg time
165 ft
Altitude change
4,353 ft
Altitude min
4,551 ft
Altitude max
4,366 ft
Altitude start
4,531 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
3,100 ft
Distance climb
1,175 ft
Distance down
1,818 ft
Distance flat
00:13:44
Avg time

Rupp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 80 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104852 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120979 in Trail Running
    • #143523 in Hiking
    • #22483 in Horseback
    • #577 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,510 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,980 in Trail Running
    • #2,936 in Hiking
    • #907 in Horseback
    • #34 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Intermediate 60% and advanced 40%, 1.2 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with rock. There is no preferred direction, but the trail is easiest to ride from the northwest to the east. The trail is a good connector for several other fun loops.

Access Info

To the northwest from the Cockscomb trail from the south from the Girdner trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Most of the trail is wide open and good except for where it crosses Dry Creek. Some ledges sections throughout. FWD might need assistance.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,334 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on Apr 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.16 (25 votes)
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      Directions to rupp trailhead (34.879470, -111.838800)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Routes with this trail

      239
      Mescal Double Barrel
      ★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 1,706 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Nice mix of flow and tech in NW Sedona. Ride consists of two loops connected by Mescal so you get to do...
      21
      VVCC - Intermediate Western Gateway Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,106 ft • 3 • Loop •
      This Western Gateway Loop gives you a good flavor for this trail system. It's a combination of...
      33
      MJ-Routes Girdner-Axis
      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 813 ft • 2 • Loop •
      If you want Flow and less tech, this is one of my favorite routes with the most descending bang for buck...
      3.0 ★★★★★
      25 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 36%
      3 ★ 32%
      2 ★ 24%
      1 ★ 8%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      dom-createyourownadventure dom-createyourownadventure
      Rupp trail is a pretty tough connector trail mostly due to loose rock throughout the trail. I rode this one north to south and seemed to have a few short flow sections but would quickly disappear underneath loose rock. But the positive side of it is that you will get a good workout. Trail like this one is good to ride at least once in a while to maintain skills of slow and controlled speed while maintaining full control. I believe that every trail something we can take away from to get better and stronger.
      Arbrady25 Arbrady25
      If you connect to Rupp from Girdner it is an uphill workout. Lots of loose rock, but it is fine. It begins with a very steep climb coming out of the creek bed, and then a series of other uphill climbs until you get to Cockscomb. I would not go out looking for Rupp, but it is a connection to other trails and is scenic.
      Umceric
      Worst trail I’ve done in sedona. Not a good connector for outer limits

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rupp located?
      Rupp is located in Upper Dry Creek, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Upper Dry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87947, -111.8388.
      ▼ How hard is Rupp?
      Rupp is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rupp?
      Rupp has 203 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,353 ft to 4,551 ft.
      ▼ Is Rupp a point to point trail?
      Rupp is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rupp?
      Rupp is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rupp?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rupp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rupp?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rupp are:
      • April (105 activities)
      • November (89 activities)
      • March (78 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rupp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rupp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rupp?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Rupp. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rupp?
      Rupp is a very popular trail. There have been 5,237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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