8.3 miles
Distance
663 ft
Climb
-661 ft
Descent
4,699 ft
High Point

Prepare yourself for smiles and fast flow This loop is great for any rider with its mild intro to Sedona tech and open stretches of single track where you can let off the brakes and just fly. Climb Snake from the shuttle drop to warm up and then make your way along Girdner towards Chuckwagon. The first mile and a half of this loop will provide the most challenging sections of singletrack - so don't get discouraged if you were hoping for more flow. You'll be treated to Mescal - likely the MOST scenic trail in Sedona. This trail traverses Mescal Mountain and lands you at Deadman's Pass and Aerie. These trails will return you to Cockscomb and Dawa and back to the Shuttle pick up.

Detailed Description
Roam Fest Sedona - DRYCRK 1 - Mescal is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 663 ft with a max elevation of 4,699 ft then descends -661 ft.
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Trails in Route

Snake2,694 ft
Mescal2 miles
Aerie (Lower)4,318 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    130
More Stats for Roam Fest Sedona - DRYCRK 1 - Mescal mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    4,400 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,429 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,429 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.5%
  • Grade min
    20.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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Sedona Mountain Biking // Aerie to Cockscomb: Pt 1
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Aerie (Lower)
Mar 25, 2023 @ 4:00am
Mar 25, 2023
Trail conditions are reported good with occasional mud and water in wash/creeks.
Mescal
Mar 25, 2023 @ 4:00am
Mar 25, 2023
Trail conditions are reported good with occasional mud and water in wash/creeks.
Snake
Mar 25, 2023 @ 4:00am
Mar 25, 2023
Trail conditions are reported good with occasional mud and water in wash/creeks.
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