1.4 miles
Distance
214 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
4,508 ft
High Point
A relatively easy, albeit rocky, out-and-back hike popular with chapel visitors looking for a short walk.
Can be extended out to Chicken Point
Detailed Description
Chapel Trail is a 1 mile popular expert route located near Sedona Arizona. This hike only route and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 214 ft with a max elevation of 4,508 ft then descends -216 ft.
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8 Reviews & Comments
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rageify
(Mar 6, 2023 at 16:21)
Trail Chapel
Weird trail. Fun either direction after halfway point. Not fun going up to that point.
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Ampfrog
(Nov 13, 2021 at 21:20)
Trail Chapel
Rode eastbound. The very beginning is a bit hard to ride/clean due to losing momentum with all the out-a-little-bit-and-back walkers mixed with a couple steep uphill rocky sections, but it gets much better soon after and easier to get a groove going for the rest of the trail. Also not too long of a trail if you're not a fan of tech riding and just using it as a connector, I hit Little Horse much sooner than expected.
Note: don't park within the gates, they will make you move if you start pulling a bike out (there's an obvious sign next to the trail, but not along the lower road near the gate where I tried to park). Park along the road by Mystic to the west and save some time
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Note: don't park within the gates, they will make you move if you start pulling a bike out (there's an obvious sign next to the trail, but not along the lower road near the gate where I tried to park). Park along the road by Mystic to the west and save some time
Ampfrog
(Nov 13, 2021 at 21:20)
Trail Chapel
Rode eastbound. The very beginning is a bit hard to ride/clean due to losing momentum with all the out-a-little-bit-and-back walkers mixed with a couple steep uphill rocky sections, but it gets much better soon after and easier to get a groove going for the rest of the trail. Also not too long of a trail if you're not a fan of tech riding and just using it as a connector, I hit Little Horse much sooner than expected.
Note: don't park within the gates, they will make you move if you start pulling a bike out (there's an obvious sign next to the trail, but not along the lower road near the gate where I tried to park). Park along the road by Mystic to the west and save some time
[Reply]
Note: don't park within the gates, they will make you move if you start pulling a bike out (there's an obvious sign next to the trail, but not along the lower road near the gate where I tried to park). Park along the road by Mystic to the west and save some time
brahhh
(Jan 19, 2021 at 10:59)
(Jan 19, 2021 at 10:59)
Trail Chapel
I love tech, and I loved this trail! If you don't like tech, better pass on this one. I mean, you're in Sedona, either you like tech or you don't ride. Beware of hikers as well, very tight trail right by a chapel with a full parking lot a lot of the time.
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brahhh
(Jan 19, 2021 at 10:59)
(Jan 19, 2021 at 10:59)
Trail Chapel
I love tech, and I loved this trail! If you don't like tech, better pass on this one. I mean, you're in Sedona, either you like tech or you don't ride. Beware of hikers as well, very tight trail right by a chapel with a full parking lot a lot of the time.
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Jedsmith
(Mar 3, 2020 at 17:49)
Trail Chapel
Consistent, technical trail. Definitely not a trail for beginners, and many intermediate riders will walk their bikes over a lot of terrain. If you enjoy tech like I do, then this is a wonderful ride! It does get direct sun all day and can be crowded with hikers from the church on weekends.
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Jedsmith
(Mar 3, 2020 at 17:49)
Trail Chapel
Consistent, technical trail. Definitely not a trail for beginners, and many intermediate riders will walk their bikes over a lot of terrain. If you enjoy tech like I do, then this is a wonderful ride! It does get direct sun all day and can be crowded with hikers from the church on weekends.
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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeOut & Back
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Physical ratingEasy
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Altitude min4,413 ft
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Altitude start4,449 ft
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Altitude end4,446 ft
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Grade max-21.9%
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Grade min31%
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Distance climb3,448 ft
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Distance down3,186 ft
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Distance flat535 ft
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Mar 21, 2023 @ 11:12am 2 days | Significant rain and water on trails. Will take longer to dry on trails positioned north of the buttes. |
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