Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Mescal Trail
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
Mescal Details
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Activities
- Mountain 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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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 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
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mescal multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-71 ft
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Altitude min4,479 ft
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Altitude max4,699 ft
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Altitude start4,561 ft
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Altitude end4,488 ft
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Grade-0.5%
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Grade max-21.8%
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Grade min24.1%
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Distance climb4,967 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat2,162 ft
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Avg time00:33:46
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Avg reverse time00:42:01
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
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- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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- bi-directional trail
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- < 1 month
- < 6 months
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- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- 12 miles avg distance
- 167 rides
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- 1,230 rides
- Last: Apr 17, 2025
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