Rocky Ridge Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 4.1 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
5,728 Steps 1  (2.6 mi)
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The Rocky Ridge Trail is a popular trail used by runners, hikers and mountain bikers. This trail also connects with the Oldham Trail, Brookbank Trail and Schultz Creek Trail. Although classified as easy, the trail is quite rocky and uneven at many places. Ponderosa Pine, Gambel Oak and Yucca are plentiful as the trail leads west towards Mount Elden.

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Elevation

The Rocky Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,453 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,191 ft. and an elevation range of 262 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.6 mi7,191 ft7,453 ft262 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs20.6247 ft135 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs11.2135 ft247 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Rocky Ridge Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Bellemont, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Dutton Hill, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Mountainaire, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Lower Lake Mary, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Rocky Ridge Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as Rocky Ridge Trail #153.

What is the length of the Rocky Ridge Trail?

The length of the trail is 2.6 miles (4.2 km) or 5,728 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rocky Ridge Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 1.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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