2.5 miles
Distance
167 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:35:39
Avg time
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Mescal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (7 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #433 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5465 in Trail Running
    • #1420 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking

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 3 Rating: Major obstacles exist. You will not be able to ride this solo. Support rider needed.

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mescal multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -71 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,479 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,699 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,561 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,488 ft
  • Grade
    -0.5%
  • Grade max
    -21.8%
  • Grade min
    24.1%
  • Distance climb
    4,967 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,162 ft
  • Avg time
    00:35:39
  • Avg reverse time
    00:42:31
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on Mar 25, 2023
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Avg: 4.6 (74 votes)
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      Mescal Trail Reports

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      Mar 25, 2023 @ 4:00am
      Mar 25, 2023
      		 Trail conditions are reported good with occasional mud and water in wash/creeks.
      Mar 25, 2023 @ 4:00am
      Mar 25, 2023
      		 Trail conditions are reported good with occasional mud and water in wash/creeks.
      Mar 23, 2023 @ 2:19pm
      Mar 23, 2023
      		 Use caution at creek/wash crossings.
      Mar 21, 2023 @ 11:08am
      Mar 21, 2023
      		 Significant amount of rain and snow melt through the wash crossings causing them to be higher than usual, use caution in the Dry Creeks area!
      Mar 19, 2023 @ 5:47pm
      Mar 19, 2023
      		 Dry Creek is about two feet deep and flowing fast. Can be crossed with caution. Most hikers crossed after removing shoes and socks and rolling up...
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 17 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 459 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
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      • 3,917 rides
      • Last: Mar 28, 2023

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      Dec 7, 2016 @ 6:38am
      Dec 7, 2016
      | 4 comments
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      Mar 3, 2015 @ 9:02pm
      Mar 3, 2015

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