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1.9 miles
Distance
249 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:20:48
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
4,362 ft
Altitude min
4,570 ft
Altitude max
4,434 ft
Altitude start
4,446 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
4,600 ft
Distance climb
4,249 ft
Distance down
1,142 ft
Distance flat
00:20:48
Avg time
Skywalker Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCarroll Canyon
Sedona, Arizona -
Ref Number#669
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
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Land OwnerUSFS
The Skywalker trail is a major connector trail between the Old Post trail and the Herkenham trail. This trail is 97% intermediate and has 3% ledgey exposed sections that an intermediate rider might want to walk. The trail is very scenic and actually climbs to a high point (Skywalker) in West Sedona for a somewhat 360 degree view of the main red rock formations that make Sedona one of the most beautiful riding destinations in the U.S.
What makes the Skywalker trail special is that it is pretty much an all weather trail that is located in a south facing rocky area that handles rain nicely. The south facing aspect drys the trail after the sun appears, so the trail can normally be ridden 3 or 4 hours after a major rainy period.
Many thanks should be given to the USFS for taking what use to be a very advanced trail and routing it so that intermediate riders will enjoy riding it.
Access Info
The east end of the trail is accessed off the Old Post trail and the west end is accessed from the Red Rock High School area. There is also access on the west end from the Over Easy trail that starts near the entrance to the Marriot Hotel.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 8 rides
- 13 miles average
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- 89 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Directions to skywalker-46389 trailhead
(34.847670, -111.813640)
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10 Reviews & Comments
jayjaygur
A+ trail A++ views. Too rocky for boomers and ebikes. One of my favorites in Sedona now
Ampfrog
Rode eastbound, fun start dropping down some rocks, then not-too-bad climbing (there's easier side tracks around the longer ledgy sections, and rest is not too technical), followed by a long and fun descent. From what I rode down, looked like it might be a little more difficult overall climbing westbound.
Bonus: Continue south on Old Post all the way to the south end... feels like a REALLY long descent by the end of that.
Bonus: Continue south on Old Post all the way to the south end... feels like a REALLY long descent by the end of that.
Rider51
Excellent intermediate trail with something for almost any rider. An experienced rider could push themselves on this, and a rider getting getting used to technical blue rocky trails won't be too intimidated by most of it. As everyone else says, there are expansive views from the ridge that are awe inspiring.
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