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1.9 miles
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-328 ft
Descent
00:26:46
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
4,478 ft
Altitude min
4,687 ft
Altitude max
4,563 ft
Altitude start
4,478 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
3,284 ft
Distance climb
4,354 ft
Distance down
2,585 ft
Distance flat
00:26:46
Avg time

Teacup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thunder Mountain
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #13224 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71849 in Trail Running
    • #11209 in Hiking
    • #581 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

10% beginner, 40% intermediate, 35% advanced and 5% expert,1.9 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack that is a twisty up and down trail with currently some short chunky technical sections that most riders will walk. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with rocks. There are also sections of slickrock that is fun to ride by all levels of riders. There is no preferred direction and the trail serves as a connector between Thunder Mt/Andante and the Jordan trail. Tea Cup serves as a connector for several other fun loops.

Access Info

On the east end from the Soldier Wash parking lot.On the west end from the Sugar Loaf parking lot.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 463 rides
  • Last: Mar 18, 2019
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        Directions to teacup trailhead (34.874370, -111.796420)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Teacup

        ▼ Where is Teacup located?
        Teacup is located in Thunder Mountain, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thunder Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87437, -111.79642.
        ▼ How hard is Teacup?
        Teacup is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Teacup?
        Teacup has 246 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,478 ft to 4,687 ft.
        ▼ Is Teacup a point to point trail?
        Teacup is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Teacup?
        Teacup is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Teacup?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Teacup. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Teacup?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Teacup are:
        • November (43 activities)
        • March (34 activities)
        • April (25 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Teacup? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Teacup are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Teacup?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Teacup. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Teacup?
        Teacup is a very popular trail. There have been 2,658 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,878 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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