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2.6 miles
Distance
262 ft
Climb
-329 ft
Descent
00:33:46
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
4,478 ft
Altitude min
4,705 ft
Altitude max
4,560 ft
Altitude start
4,495 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
3,921 ft
Distance climb
5,102 ft
Distance down
4,626 ft
Distance flat
00:33:46
Avg time
Mescal Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaUpper Dry Creek
Sedona, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (7 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 100 in Adaptive Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#135 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
- #1,007 in Trail Running
- #1,387 in Hiking
- #16 in Adaptive Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The trail is 2.6 miles long and is one of the most popular trails in Sedona. The south end of the trail starts at the Chuck Wagon intersection on the south side of Long Canyon Rd. The north end of the trail starts at the Deadmans Pass trail.
The actual trail tread is on both slickrock and dirt. Some of the route is on slickrock ledges which adds to it's uniqueness. During the ride there are two alternate lines for higher skilled riders to enjoy. If you are an advanced skilled rider you will love this ride. If you are a lesser skilled rider you will walk a few sections, but will hopefully be able to improve your skills for the next time you ride it.
Disclaimer
Equestrians Restricted
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
About 100 yards of Narrow Exposed Off-Camber w/ledge drop-off though middle section. One major rock pinch spot from north end. An out and back from either end of trail is possible for adaptive but middle section is a no go. Section from Long Canyon Road to To Long Canyon is aMTB2. Section exiting Chuck Wagon to Long Canyon Road has a few potential obstacles. Support rider needed.
Trail Supporters
Thunder Mountain Bikes Sedona
since 2017Sponsor
Biermann Construction
since 2017Sponsor
Absolute Bikes - Sedona
since 2017Sponsor
Avenue 25
since 2017Sponsor
Singletrack Futures Foundation
since 2017Sponsor
Verde Valley Bicycle Company
since 2017Sponsor
MBAA
since 2017Sponsor
Coldwell Banker Sedona
since 2017Sponsor
USFSLand Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 87 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 1,640 rides
- Last: Sep 27, 2026
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16 Reviews & Comments
skyeriver8
Bowhead reach needs couple spotters in various spots. Good tech but not solo.
zwade
Nice XC trail with cool views and fun traverse along the slick rock to canyon of fools.
maelwen
Five stars for the views alone and the novelty of the experience. Also happened to have some really fun sections too.
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