Curated Routes
• ★ 3.9 • 22 miles • 2,043 ft • 10 • Loop • 35 • #20 •
Park at cultural center, ride Girdner to Chuckwagon and continue long loop in a counterclockwise direction. Several port-a-potty stops (Chuckwagon & Aerie) but bring your own water and snacks, of course! You can always throw in...
• ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 825 ft • 7 • 220 • #27 •
Starts and returns from the Aerie trialhead includes Cockscomb Upper Aerie Deadman's pass, Mescal, Fools Canyon and Dawa.
• ★ 4.8 • 24 miles • 2,397 ft • 25 • Loop • 79 • #84 •
A fairly difficult loop that has about 6 possible starting points as the loop passes numerous parking areas\trailheads. It really can only be done counter-clockwise unless you are willing to ride up both Ground Control and Bottom Out!...
• ★ 3.2 • 12 miles • 972 ft • 21 • Loop • 342 • #182 •
This is a fantastic cross country ride featuring three climbs, a few incredible descents, including the Canyon of Fools - a flowing trail through a narrow wash - which is one of the coolest trails in Sedona. We have added a climb and...
• ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 765 ft • 18 • Loop • 3 • #198 •
Loop recommended at Sedona MTB festival. It has a lot of climbing at the end, and we wish we had done Canyon of Fools instead of Deadmans/Aerie/etc.
• ★ 5.0 • 24 miles • 2,183 ft • 20 • Loop • 45 • #207 •
Steady 24 mile route, suitable for hardtail or short travel mountain bike. Should be a 3 hour loop, one creek crossing that should be dry other than right after winter.
• 10 miles • 721 ft • 5 • Loop • #233 •
Long Canyon - Deadman’s Pass - Aerie - Cockscomb - continue on Cockscomb - Rupp - AZ Cypress - back to Dry Creek Rd.
• 8 miles • 658 ft • 11 • Loop • 193 • #253 •
Possibly one of the most popular loops for Sedona riders, this route takes you along the beginnings of Chuckwagon, connecting to Mescal (it can be ridden both directions, but locals prefer counter-clockwise). From the AZ Cypress...
• ★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 1,126 ft • 13 • Loop • 45 • #356 •
Short Loop in West Sedona
• ★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 1,606 ft • 29 • Loop • 25 • #393 •
My take on the old West Sedona Tour. The trails have been reworked a bit so the original is not possible. For a longer version add in Ledge-n-airy
• ★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 1,036 ft • 8 • 91 • #460 •
Beginner/Intermediate loop of Dry Creek featuring Girdner and Outer Limits
• 6 miles • 513 ft • 4 • 4 • #471 •
Fun short loop in the Boynton Pass area. Last harder section (Aerie Upper) can be skipped by taking the Boynton Pass road back from Doe Mountain trailhead to the start at Fay Canyon trailhead.
• 9 miles • 654 ft • 12 • 6 • #472 •
From the AZ Cypress Trailhead, climb Snake and Girdner to connect to Chuckwagon. Continue on Chuckwagon to the Mescal Connector - about 1.5 miles down the trail. Take a right on Long Canyon Rd to the Long Canyon Trailhead (just .25...
• 12 miles • 1,129 ft • 18 • 275 • #473 •
Mescal is one of the most scenic trails in Sedona. Traverse it twice on this loop and hit the narrow singletrack of Canyon of Fools as well.
• 8 miles • 655 ft • 14 • 187 • #475 •
Intermediate level, medium length loop from AZ Cypress trailhead. Not too long, not too short. Not too easy, not too hard. Juuuuust right. Wanna extend your trip...a lot? Add the Chuckwagon loop.
• 12 miles • 1,163 ft • 25 • Loop • 355 • #478 •
Fun loop that includes Chuckwagon, Mescal and Canyon of Fools TWICE:) Can be easily lengthened by adding all of Chuckwagon or Aerie and Cockscomb or both (see my Sedona EPIC west loop). This route gives you all of Mescal...1/2 from each...
• ★ 2.0 • 13 miles • 1,221 ft • 16 • 21 • #512 •
A lollipop ride from Fay Canyon that includes Chuckwagon, half of Mezcal, and Canyon of Fools.
• 16 miles • 1,591 ft • 13 • Loop • 93 • #532 •
The new Western Gateway trails offer a challenge to every rider. This loop takes cross country and mixes in some enduro with a new downhill trail on the Cockscomb formation. You'll start out on Dawa and Cockscomb heading south from the...
• 8 miles • 831 ft • 16 • Loop • 112 • #572 •
Mescal, Canyon of Fools Upper, Canyon of Fools, Dawa, Dawa to AZ Cypress, Anaconda, Girdner, Chuckwagon, Mescal
• 19 miles • 1,653 ft • 15 • 102 • #579 •
If you're feeling ready to throw down some miles, this loop, featuring some brand new trails, is for you! Be advised, Sedona miles feel like double your normal miles with punchy, technical riding. Starting from the AZ Cypress Trailhead,...
• 6 miles • 406 ft • 6 • 15 • #615 •
A great loop for riders who want something a bit smoother. Minor technical sections along Cockscomb and Girdner take you to some flowy, open vistas of west Sedona. Be prepared for possible creek crossings along AZ Cypress Trail in the...
• 9 miles • 601 ft • 9 • 121 • #644 •
This route is not to miss if you like wide open descending and a more XC feel. Startat the AZ Cypress Trailhead and head towards Dawa. Climb around the north and northwest side of Doe Mountain via Cockscomb and Aerie - a fun and mellow...
• 10 miles • 835 ft • 15 • 25 • #706 •
A lollipop ride from Fay Canyon parking lot that cuts off the Chuckwagon loop but still includes the Mescal overlook and Canyon of Fools.
• 17 miles • 1,562 ft • 18 • Loop • #734 •
Here is what I call the Sedona West EPIC loop. It is not super hard for someone with true intermediate bike skills and decent lungs. Amazing scenery and a bit of tech thrown in for excitement. You can definitely find some new lines...
• 13 miles • 1,271 ft • 15 • Loop • 81 • #747 •
A longer loop but with some amazing flow, this route includes one of Sedona's newest Western Gateway trails - Axis. You'll start by climbing out of the parking lot on Snake Trail, a windy and fun warm up. Then continue up and over...
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