more stats
404 ft
Distance
-12 ft
Descent
00:00:53
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
4,507 ft
Altitude min
4,520 ft
Altitude max
4,520 ft
Altitude start
4,508 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
256 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:00:53
Avg time

Mescal TH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71190 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78108 in Trail Running
    • #58760 in Hiking
    • #22177 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #918 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,155 in Trail Running
    • #1,084 in Hiking
    • #235 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Short connector from Mescal TH to trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

Narrow with exposure. Best to avoid and just use road.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 273 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Mescal TH Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Phoenix)
Sep 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Phoenix)
Jul 24, 2026
 Forest Service closure of this trail due to the Pocket Fire and its aftermath
Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:07am
Mar 8, 2025
Mar 6, 2025 @ 9:23am
Mar 6, 2025
Jul 1, 2024 @ 7:11am
Jul 1, 2024
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Status:
on Sep 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mescal TH located?
      Mescal TH is located in Upper Dry Creek, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Upper Dry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.90166, -111.8278.
      ▼ How hard is Mescal TH?
      Mescal TH is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mescal TH?
      The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,507 ft to 4,520 ft.
      ▼ Is Mescal TH a point to point trail?
      Mescal TH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mescal TH?
      Mescal TH is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mescal TH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mescal TH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mescal TH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mescal TH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mescal TH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Mescal TH. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mescal TH?
      Mescal TH is a very popular trail. There have been 948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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