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2,162 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
5,078 ft
Altitude min
5,214 ft
Altitude max
5,146 ft
Altitude start
5,079 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
31.8%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
1,220 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
Avg time

Steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Granite Dells
    Prescott, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #137684 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149741 in E-Biking
    • #54131 in Trail Running
    • #68490 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,178 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,057 in E-Biking
    • #777 in Trail Running
    • #1,299 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Steps is primarily a hiking trail. If you want to bounce down 98 steps, that is in the S to N direction. In the N to S direction it would be carrying your bike up 98 wooden and rock steps. Not climbable.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Steps located?
      Steps is located in Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Granite Dells trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.60024, -112.42907.
      ▼ How hard is Steps?
      Steps is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steps?
      Steps has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,078 ft to 5,214 ft.
      ▼ Is Steps a point to point trail?
      Steps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Steps?
      Steps is 2,162 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Steps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Steps. The trail is 2,162 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Steps?
      Steps is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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