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1,053 ft
Distance
-36 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
4,473 ft
Altitude min
4,511 ft
Altitude max
4,511 ft
Altitude start
4,472 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1,027 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

Oak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93729 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122132 in Trail Running
    • #154122 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,293 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #2,004 in Trail Running
    • #3,323 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Can Be Ridden After Rain
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The .2 mile Oak intermediate trail provides the mountain biking and hiking community the opportunity to ride off the Long Canyon paved road heading west from the Mescal trail parking area or east from the Long Canyon/Boynton Canyon road intersection. The Oak trail maybe used by riders who want to stay off Long Canyon Rd while transiting between FR9589B dirt road and the Mescal trail or the Long Canyon trail. Note that the FR9589B dirt road will take you to the northeast end of the AZ Cypress trail.

Access Info

The east end of the Oak trail is located on the north side of the Long Canyon/Boynton road intersection. The west end of the Oak trail is located approximately 150 yards west of the Mescal trail where it crosses Long Canyon road.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 731 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Oak Trail Reports

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Sep 30, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 30, 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
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Mar 6, 2025 @ 9:23am
Mar 6, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 @ 11:37am
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Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      coasterdragon325
      A bit of a climb before a short downhill section. The downhill section can be difficult if you're a beginner.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oak located?
      Oak 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 34.90116, -111.82829.
      ▼ How hard is Oak?
      Oak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oak?
      The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,473 ft to 4,511 ft.
      ▼ Is Oak a point to point trail?
      Oak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Oak?
      Oak is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Oak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Oak?
      Oak is best visited during: Can Be Ridden After Rain.
      ▼ How do I access Oak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Oak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Oak. The trail is 1,053 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oak?
      Oak is a very popular trail. There have been 2,242 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,963 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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