Cowpies Trail

Walkers heading out from Sedona, Arizona will find Schnebly Hill Trail at 1.94 miles long, in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. Grades run 5-8%, so the climbing is gradual, and the footing is plain dirt and rock. It carries the number 158 and is held to class 2 standards. Storm runoff moves dirt around, so the tread may look different from one season to the next. Carry water, wear shoes with grip, and give yourself more time than the distance suggests. For closures, dog rules, or parking questions, the Red Rock Ranger District is the place to ask.

A short drive from Sedona, Arizona, Munds Wagon Trail runs 3.7 miles through the Coconino National Forest and is looked after by the Red Rock Ranger District. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 5-8% mean the miles climb gently. It carries the number 78 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.

Oak Creek Spur a Trail is 0.32 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 71A. It is another lettered spur off the route numbered 71, and a short one. Expect native material and a typical grade of 5 to 8 percent. The trail class is 1, the least developed are listed. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. At a third of a mile on rough tread, this is a branch to know about rather than a trip to plan.

Casner Canyon Trail is a hiking trail near Sedona, Arizona. It is trail number 11 in the Coconino National Forest, and the Mogollon Rim Ranger District manages it. The trail is 3.0 miles long. It is steep in places, with a grade of 12 to 20 percent, so plan for a slow climb and bring plenty of water. 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. Check with the ranger district for current trail conditions before you go.

Allens Bend Trail is 0.45 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. It is trail number 111. Native material underfoot, at a typical grade of 5 to 8 percent. The trail class is 3, the most developed class are listed, which generally means a well defined tread. The allowed uses are not posted for this one, so ask before you ride. Under half a mile makes this a short walk rather than an outing, and short trails near Sedona are often busiest in the evening. Parking rules and fees are not posted for it, and those change, so check first.

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.