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5,043 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:21:05
Avg time
77 ft
Altitude change
4,494 ft
Altitude min
4,599 ft
Altitude max
4,494 ft
Altitude start
4,570 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
2,260 ft
Distance climb
1,690 ft
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:21:05
Avg time

Soldier Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soldier Wash
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #142322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84170 in Trail Running
    • #50008 in Hiking
    • #22156 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,235 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,274 in Trail Running
    • #936 in Hiking
    • #887 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Beginner 10%, intermediate 80% and advanced 10%, .94 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack ride that is twisty, up and down, with several short technical rocky climbs and descents. Along the route there are many unique rock sections like the Seven Sacred Pools and the Sink Hole that make for scenic break points. The trail tread is a lot of packed dirt mixed in with significant slickrock sections. There is no preferred direction and the trail is a great connector for several fun loops.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 80 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 809 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Soldier Pass Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Phoenix)
Sep 22, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 @ 12:04pm (America/Phoenix)
Mar 16, 2026
 Dry, wind picking up dust. Good traction throughout.
Mar 11, 2026 @ 1:08pm (America/Phoenix)
Mar 11, 2026
Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00am (America/Phoenix)
Jan 30, 2026
May 4, 2025 @ 8:22am
May 4, 2025
 Dry, cool to ride !
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Status:
on Sep 22, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to soldier-pass trailhead (34.886320, -111.782770)
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      May 4, 2025 @ 4:56pm
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      Rock formations 5Views 3Rock slabs 1

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      zwade zwade
      Rode the jeep trail to the end then rode soldiers pass to Jordan. Lots of hikers for the seven sacred puddles. Up and down with a few fun sections.
      Jbelknap Jbelknap
      Used to be a fun trail for views and leveling up from intermediate to advanced features. But now it's overrun with people. Spend your time on Adobe Jack, Grand Central, or Javelina.
      IMSummers IMSummers
      Benn living In Sedona and just rode this for tithe first time last week on a whim. This trail is actually super fun and a good way to extend rides a bit in this area. Kinda techy, rideable both ways so makes a good out and back. Ride it on the weekdays in the eve. To avoid crowds And link it up with Adobe jack, Jordan and grand central/Javelina for a fun quick loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Soldier Pass located?
      Soldier Pass is located in Soldier Wash, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Soldier Wash trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.88632, -111.78277.
      ▼ How hard is Soldier Pass?
      Soldier Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Soldier Pass?
      Soldier Pass has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,494 ft to 4,599 ft.
      ▼ Is Soldier Pass a point to point trail?
      Soldier Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Soldier Pass?
      Soldier Pass is 5,043 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Soldier Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Soldier Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Soldier Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Soldier Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Soldier Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Soldier Pass. The trail is 5,043 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Soldier Pass?
      Soldier Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 5,281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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