more stats
778 ft
Distance
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:06
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
00:01:06
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
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153302 in Trail Running
    • #154026 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,856 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,785 in Trail Running
    • #3,319 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.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 131 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Sep 15, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (601)
close
      Directions to shorty trailhead (34.878340, -111.775830)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Shorty yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Shorty yet, add a video.

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      Quick Soilders Hollow Rip
      4 miles • 389 ft • 3 •
      Enjoy. Also a great test lap for Sedona bike fest.
      3.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Soldier Wash

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #15033 - 1,709 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 537 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 601 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.