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        The trail system within the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest around Sedona, AZ is one of the most special resources you’ll find anywhere. This is a trail system shared with hikers and equestrians.
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jul 5, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        247
        Trails Mountain Bike
        191
        Trails E-Bike
        21
        Trails Gravel Bike
        13
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        2
        Trails Horse
        94
        Trails Hike
        252
        Trails Trail Running
        245
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        15
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        14
        Total Distance
        385 miles
        Total Descent
        46,690 ft
        Total Vertical
        3,627 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        7,344 ft
        Reports
        10,808
        Photos
        2,004
        Ridden Counter
        370,085

        Articles

        Sedona Mountain Bike Festival Release New Schedule for 2026
        Sep 4, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is trading its spring slot for a full-send fall edition.
        Video: Yoann Barelli & Remy Metailler Ride The New Hardline in Sedona
        Mar 28, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        This trail looks rowdy.
        Video: The Story Behind 'Hardline', Sedona's Hardest Legal Trail
        Mar 25, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        It's great to see the creation of new, challenging, sanctioned trails.
        Video: Riding Some of Sedona's Hardest Lines on... a Unicycle?
        Jun 1, 2022 from pinkbike.com
        The drops and steeps on Hangover, Hiline, and more. On one wheel!
        Sub Regions

        Popular Sedona Mountain Biking Trails

        100 3.8 1,621 ft 50 ft 9,156
        This 1/3 mile trail that takes you from the trail to the trail. The trail surface is packed dirt and winds up to the very popular trail.
        100 4.2 4,741 ft 81 ft 6,092
        The trail is 2.7 miles long and is one of the best intermediate skill level trails in Sedona. The east end starts at the parking lot which a lot of the time is full due to its popularity. The west end of the trail starts from a huge...
        100 3.0 2,598 ft 3 ft 6,013
        Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 3.2 5,148 ft 135 ft 4,835
        The south end starts at the parking and the north end intersects with the and wilderness hiking trail. An entry level beginner's trail.
        100 4.3 2 miles 239 ft 4,470
        The trail is 2.7 miles long and is one of the best intermediate skill level trails in Sedona. The east end starts at the parking lot which a lot of the time is full due to its popularity. The west end of the trail starts from a huge...
        95 4.6 1,827 ft 29 ft 4,253
        is a technical long time local favorite. It is routed mainly on slickrock and the entrance is difficult to find since it is not presently signed. After reaching the steep technical off camber section the trail turns to dirt before...
        95 4.6 2,566 ft 0 ft 4,241
        Beginner 10%, intermediate 60 % and advanced 30%, 1.2 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional, but mainly ridden north to south. The north end of the trail starts off of the lower trail. The upper end of the trail rides several hundred...
        90 4.6 3 miles 262 ft 4,198
        The trail is 2.6 miles long and is one of the most popular trails in Sedona. The south end of the trail starts at the intersection on the south side of Rd. The north end of the trail starts at the trail. The actual trail tread is on...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 2 rides
        Yesterday
        • 9 rides
        Past Week
        • 33 rides

        Sedona Mountain Bike Routes

        4.0 8 miles 1,059 ft 6 Loop
        This is the hardest trail in Sedona. Expect super challenging and steep climbs, huge exposure, incredible...
        3.7 22 miles 2,043 ft 10 Loop
        Park at cultural center, ride to Chuckwagon and continue long loop in a counterclockwise direction....
        5.0 2 miles 113 ft 4 Loop
        The Scorpion/Pyramid descent is one of the best descents in Sedona. An easier variation of this ride is to...
        5.0 18 miles 1,706 ft 10 Loop
        Nice mix of flow and tech in NW Sedona. Ride consists of two loops connected by so you get to do this...
        5.0 10 miles 825 ft 7
        Starts and returns from the Aerie trialhead includes Upper Aerie Deadman's pass, , Fools Canyon and .
        5.0 17 miles 1,331 ft 7 Loop
        Beginner / Intermediate ride starting from Thunder Mountain Bikes. From the shop, ride down to the...

        Photos of Sedona Mountain Bike

        232 |
        Dec 19, 2021 @ 9:09pm
        Dec 19, 2021
        554 |
        Jan 23, 2018 @ 8:04pm
        Jan 23, 2018
        1,324 |
        Jan 21, 2018 @ 8:42am
        Jan 21, 2018
        692 |
        Jan 1, 2018 @ 8:23pm
        Jan 1, 2018
        972 |
        Dec 16, 2017 @ 12:23pm
        Dec 16, 2017
        784 |
        Jun 5, 2017 @ 2:02pm
        Jun 5, 2017
        403 |
        Nov 14, 2016 @ 11:48am
        Nov 14, 2016
        869 |
        Oct 20, 2016 @ 4:54am
        Oct 20, 2016
        682 |
        Apr 25, 2016 @ 8:56pm
        Apr 25, 2016
        2,622 |
        Mar 27, 2016 @ 6:16pm
        Mar 27, 2016
        1,662 |
        Dec 12, 2015 @ 11:19am
        Dec 12, 2015
        3,029 |
        Mar 16, 2015 @ 8:16am
        Mar 16, 2015

        Videos of Sedona Mountain Bike

        Syrus Hog Heaven Shute
        trail: Hog Heaven
        0:16 | 49 | Nov 2, 2025
        GRAND CENTRAL TRAIL
        0:41 | 124 | Nov 28, 2023
        Mescal Trail
        trail: Mescal
        0:39 | 49 | Nov 28, 2023
        Hangover Sedona
        trail: Hangover
        0:38 | 214 | Jun 10, 2023
        Full gas
        trail: Hangover
        0:14 | 191 | Apr 13, 2023
        Drop into Cactus
        trail: Ant Hill
        0:06 | | Mar 28, 2022
        White Line
        trail: White Line
        0:11 | 298 | Mar 29, 2021
        Bees and Cliffs Try to Kill Me in Sedona
        trail: Mescal
        5:36 | 104 | Jul 25, 2020

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        ChristopherTNAxHOwishlisttrailactivity #98795600
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 10:16am
        Jul 9, 2026
        steueraddvideoactivity #98663907
        Jul 7, 2026 @ 1:24pm
        Jul 7, 2026
        Xbiz59wishlistrouteactivity #98616018
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 8:09pm
        Jul 6, 2026
        LO49WRriddentrailactivity #98517942
        Jul 5, 2026 @ 10:46am
        Jul 5, 2026
        Edgefeldriddentrailactivity #98388180
        Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:43pm
        Jul 3, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        rebarbourreportBoynton CanyonGood hike!
        May 20, 2026 @ 4:50pm
        May 20, 2026
        letsridemtbtrailAirport LoopP
        May 20, 2026 @ 1:25pm
        May 20, 2026
        dirtgomertrailBroken ArrowWonderful trail ruined by hikers.
        May 15, 2026 @ 8:16pm
        May 15, 2026
        dom-createyourownadventuretrailRuppRupp trail is a pretty tough connector trail...
        Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:11pm
        Apr 15, 2026
        marv73trailBottom OutRidden 4/4/2026 in sunny, calm, and high 60's...
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 10:01am
        Apr 6, 2026

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike189277 miles31,663 ft110 miles3,629 ft
        #70#271,80810,835235105,397
        E-Bike21101 miles6,978 ft38 miles3,533 ft
        #498#723129,91932,213
        Gravel Bike1333 miles1,703 ft10 miles2,684 ft
        #94#7693,1191145
        Adaptive Bike2
        #62#1,330611
        Horse94194 miles23,760 ft67 miles3,304 ft
        #61#34448,3152932
        Hike249374 miles46,368 ft145 miles3,629 ft
        #89#5616710,5478822,821
        Trail Running245359 miles44,705 ft136 miles3,629 ft
        #187#83510,539583,724
        Dirtbike/Moto1566 miles5,728 ft23 miles2,999 ft
        #142#8728,09099
        ATV/ORV/OHV1462 miles5,663 ft24 miles2,999 ft
        #68#4238,09188

        Frequently Asked Questions About Sedona

        What are the best places to ride in Sedona?
        Sedona has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sedona?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sedona are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Sedona?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Sedona are:
        • November (1,651 activities)
        • March (1,526 activities)
        • April (1,321 activities)
        Check the Sedona reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Sedona?
        There are 60 parking locations listed in Sedona. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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