more stats
4,062 ft
Distance
-366 ft
Descent
00:05:29
Avg time
-366 ft
Altitude change
4,090 ft
Altitude min
4,456 ft
Altitude max
4,456 ft
Altitude start
4,091 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
4,062 ft
Distance down
00:05:29
Avg time

Hot Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sedona
    , Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #40
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #78498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #187575 in Trail Running
    • #117980 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Fun, rocky, steep descent connecting Hot Loop to Woods Canyon. This trail is much better ridden as a descent. Pretty remote and seemingly not ridden frequently but the trail is in great shape and worthwhile as a less traveled ride option in Sedona

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 27, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Phoenix)
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Feb 29, 2024 @ 10:28am
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Jan 11, 2024 @ 4:04pm
Jan 11, 2024
 Trails are mostly dry with snow/ice in places, use caution coming into areas that are heavily shaded during the day. Most of the snow is...
Mar 15, 2023 @ 10:16am
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on Feb 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      2.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      dirtgomer dirtgomer
      Would not do again. Much better riding in the area. If riding down single track with apple through watermelon loose rocks sounds fun then this is your jam.
      jzamby jzamby
      Fun, remote downhill. Lots of opportunities to practice keeping the bike loose

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hot Loop located?
      Hot Loop is located in Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Sedona trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.77029, -111.72846.
      ▼ How hard is Hot Loop?
      Hot Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hot Loop?
      The trail has 366 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,090 ft to 4,456 ft.
      ▼ Is Hot Loop a point to point trail?
      Hot Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hot Loop?
      Hot Loop is 4,062 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hot Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hot Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hot Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hot Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hot Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Hot Loop. The trail is 4,062 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hot Loop?
      Hot Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 130 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 137 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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