more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
-350 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
-350 ft
Altitude change
7,726 ft
Altitude min
8,076 ft
Altitude max
8,076 ft
Altitude start
7,726 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
Avg time

Schultz Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    152
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (9 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #1005 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1526 in Trail Running
    • #1561 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

One of the most enjoyable green circle trails I've ridden. While you won't get technical, rocks or big jumps, you will get a long, flowy fast trail. A good climb and an enjoyable decent. Multi-use trail so be courteous to other trail users. Remember to yield to uphill riders. In the Spring the creek flows so you will probably get wet.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 402 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,023 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
Status:
on Jul 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.22 (44 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to schultz-creek trailhead (35.284660, -111.631860)

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      Videos

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      10:07 | 1144 | Nov 27, 2019 , Flagstaff
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      21:39 | 1264 | Oct 1, 2019 , Flagstaff
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      9:02 | 420 | Dec 6, 2021 , Flagstaff

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      5 ★ 52%
      4 ★ 34%
      3 ★ 5%
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      16 Reviews & Comments

      Kbprivette45
      Super fun…Chunky, natural features make it a must ride connected with other trails to full send to the parking lot.
      zwade zwade
      Wished this trail had just a bit more angle. Then I guess it would be a blue haha. Great for beginners to lower intermediates. Flowy and you really don’t need brakes at all. But like I said if you’re looking for more speed skip this trail.
      DoneyParker DoneyParker
      Green trail if u bn riding for a season or two

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Schultz Creek located?
      Schultz Creek 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 35.28466, -111.63186.
      ▼ How hard is Schultz Creek?
      Schultz Creek is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schultz Creek?
      The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,726 ft to 8,076 ft.
      ▼ Is Schultz Creek a point to point trail?
      Schultz Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Schultz Creek?
      Schultz Creek is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schultz Creek?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Schultz Creek. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Schultz Creek? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schultz Creek are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schultz Creek?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Schultz Creek. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schultz Creek?
      Schultz Creek is a very popular trail. There have been 10,579 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,585 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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