more stats
4.8 miles
Distance
901 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:41:02
Avg time
884 ft
Altitude change
9,417 ft
Altitude min
10,302 ft
Altitude max
9,418 ft
Altitude start
10,302 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
3,750 ft
Distance flat
00:41:02
Avg time

Waterline (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Francisco Peaks
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #146
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer, Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Waterline Road from the Green Cabins up to the end in Abineau Canyon. Current highest bike legal point in the state of AZ Great fall colors.

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Waterline (Upper) Trail Reports

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May 30, 2026 @ 5:38pm (America/Phoenix)
May 30, 2026
 A few downed trees and a big boulder across the road in a few spots. Easy to get around.
Jul 5, 2025 @ 10:57am
Jul 5, 2025
 trail is clear but lots of sticks on it. the exposed metal pipe is slippery and/or torn up and jagged. descend with caution but what a beautiful area!
Aug 10, 2024 @ 5:10am
Aug 10, 2024
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Sep 17, 2021 @ 11:08am
Sep 17, 2021
 There were several trees blocking the trail on the way up, all too big for one person to move. Not too difficult to get around however. Trail was...
May 27, 2020 @ 10:54am
May 27, 2020
 The snow is melted but about a half dozen trees across the trail. Great ride with views at the end.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waterline (Upper) located?
      Waterline (Upper) is located in San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the San Francisco Peaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3463, -111.64383.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterline (Upper)?
      Waterline (Upper) has 901 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,417 ft to 10,302 ft.
      ▼ Is Waterline (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Waterline (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Waterline (Upper)?
      Waterline (Upper) is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waterline (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waterline (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waterline (Upper)?
      Waterline (Upper) is best visited during: Summer, Fall.
      ▼ How do I access Waterline (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waterline (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waterline (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Waterline (Upper). The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waterline (Upper)?
      Waterline (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 285 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 417 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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