Brins Mesa Trail

A short drive from Sedona, Arizona, Soldier Pass Spur a Trail runs 0.2 miles through the Coconino National Forest and is looked after by the Red Rock Ranger District. Dirt and rock underfoot, with a 5-8% grade that climbs steadily rather than sharply. It carries the number 66A and is held to class 2 standards. Other people share the path, so listen for riders and bikes coming from behind. Bring more water than you think you need, and tell someone your plan. Call the Red Rock Ranger District first if you want to know about fire limits or a temporary closure.

Soldier Pass Trail is a hiking trail in Sedona, Arizona. It is trail number 66 in the Coconino National Forest, and the Red Rock Ranger District manages it. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Its grade runs from 5 to 8 percent, a steady but moderate climb for most hikers. The surface is native material, which means dirt and rock rather than pavement. It is rated trail class 2, a simple path with few built features, so expect uneven footing and wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, and check with the ranger district for current trail conditions before you go.

Devils Bridge Trail is a 0.8 mile route numbered 120 on the Coconino National Forest. Day to day care falls to the Red Rock Ranger District. Native material is the surface here, which is to say plain dirt and stone. Grades of 5 to 8 percent give a sense of how steep the walking gets. The trail class is 2. Shade can be thin, so an early start makes the walk easier in hot months. Pack out everything you carry in, food scraps included. Temperatures swing a lot between morning and afternoon, so dress in layers.

Devils Bridge Extension Trail is 0.1 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 196A. At a tenth of a mile this is the shortest trail we publish, and the letter marks it as an extension of a longer numbered route. The typical grade is 5 to 8 percent, the surface is native material, and the trail class is 2. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. It exists to join two things on a map rather than to be walked for itself.

Look for trail 187 on forest signs and maps. That is Cibola Pass Trail, a route of roughly 0.66 miles inside the Coconino National Forest. The Red Rock Ranger District manages it. The surface is native material, which means packed dirt and rock rather than paving. Slopes fall in the 10 to 12 percent band, and the route is rated trail class 2. Temperatures swing a lot between morning and afternoon, so dress in layers. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to be back. Bring more water than you think the walk needs.

A B Young Trail covers 2.09 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. It is trail number 100. The typical grade is 10 to 12 percent, which is steep enough that the mileage understates the effort, and the surface is native material. It is a class 2 trail. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. This is a well known climb and it can be busy, so an early start helps with both parking and heat. Trailhead parking details are not posted, and parking rules around Sedona change, so check before you drive out.

Adobe Jack Trail is a 2.1 mile path in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. The Red Rock Ranger District takes care of it. The tread is native material, so you walk on packed dirt and rock rather than pavement. Grades run about 8 to 10 percent, which means steady short climbs rather than flat walking. It is listed as trail number 660 and rated trail class 2, a simple developed path with no pavement and no railings. Wear shoes with grip, carry more water than you think you need, and check the district for closures before you drive out to the trailhead.

Aerie Trail runs 2.75 miles over native dirt and rock in the Coconino National Forest outside Sedona. Grades sit between 5 and 8 percent, so the climbing is gentle and steady rather than steep. It is listed as trail number 168 and rated trail class 2, which means a developed path with a clear tread but no pavement and no railings. The Red Rock Ranger District manages it. Shade is thin on most trails in this country, so carry more water than you think you need, start early in warm months, and check for closures before you drive to the trailhead.