Devils Bridge Trail

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.

Chuckwagon Trail covers about 4.45 miles and is signed as trail 196. It sits on the Coconino National Forest and is looked after by the Red Rock Ranger District. Expect native material underfoot rather than a built or paved path. Grades run between 5 and 8 percent, so expect that much climb and drop. Forest records put it at trail class 2. Small lots fill early on weekends and holidays. Stay on the worn tread to keep the soil and plants around it intact. Footing gets slick for a while after rain.

The Red Rock Ranger District keeps up Mescal Connector Trail, one of many routes on the Coconino National Forest. It measures close to 0.32 miles and carries the number 174D. The tread is native material, so expect dirt and rock the whole way. Climbs and descents work out to 5 to 8 percent, and the route is logged at trail class 2. Carry your own water, because there is none to fill up along the way. Storms and snow change conditions fast, so ask the ranger district about closures before you drive out.

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.

Lizard Head Trail is 0.72 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 165F. The letter puts it in a family of trails sharing the number 165, several of which are short links on that side of town. 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. Under three quarters of a mile, it works as part of a loop rather than alone.

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.