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778 ft
Distance
-22 ft
Descent
00:00:50
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
4,424 ft
Altitude min
4,448 ft
Altitude max
4,448 ft
Altitude start
4,423 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
522 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:00:50
Avg time

Shorty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soldier Wash
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114276 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118238 in Trail Running
    • #115521 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is a short 700' connector singletrack trail between Grand Central and the Plunge trail. The trail tread is hard packed dirt and has a downhill component in the north to south directions. This trail work as a good connector to several loop opportunities.

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 127 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shorty

        ▼ Where is Shorty located?
        Shorty is located in Soldier Wash, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Soldier Wash trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87834, -111.77583.
        ▼ How hard is Shorty?
        Shorty is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shorty?
        The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,424 ft to 4,448 ft.
        ▼ How long is Shorty?
        Shorty is 778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shorty?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shorty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shorty?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shorty are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • April (11 activities)
        • November (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shorty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shorty are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shorty?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Shorty. The trail is 778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shorty?
        Shorty is a moderately popular trail. There have been 525 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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