Near Western Gateway Loop
Cockscomb
Near Western Gateway Loop
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Western Gateway Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Extended loop skirting several canyons and washes.
7.4
mi
Distance
883
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.36mi
Distance
883ft
Elevation Gain
883ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
4,487ft
High Point
4,122ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
set off from the parking lot at the Sedona Cultural center and follow the Outer Limits trail and then Ledge-n-airy, skirting an edge above Dry Creek. When Ledge-n-airy joins Outer Limits again, continue downhill on Outer Limits to cross Dry Creek. Continue through several zig-zags and take a right on Last Frontier trail. Follow Last Frontier for approximately 2.2 miles to make a right on Bolo Trail. Head downhill on Bolo to Axis, and continue downhill to make a right on Girder to get back to the parking lot.

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