High on the Hog Trail

Broken Arrow Trail runs 1.7 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest and climbs harder than most, with grades of 10 to 12 percent. The surface is native material, which here means slickrock and loose dirt rather than a smooth path. It is rated trail class 3, so the tread tends to be clearer and better signed than many routes nearby. Look for the number 125 at junctions. The route is shared with other users, so stay alert and step aside where the path narrows. Carry water and start early in warm months.

This is a 0.64 mile path in the Coconino National Forest. It sits in the Red Rock Ranger District, within reach of Sedona, Arizona. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 10-12% mean the miles tilt uphill in places. It carries the number 125F and is held to class 2 standards. Mark where you leave the car. Junctions look alike once you are in the trees. Bring water and sun cover, and start early when the days are warm. Conditions change with storms and fire season, so check with the Red Rock Ranger District before the drive.

Broken Arrow Spur Trail is 0.55 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 125A. The letter on the number marks it as a spur off the trail numbered 125, and at half a mile that is exactly what it is. 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 for this one, so ask before you ride. Plan it as part of the longer route rather than on its own. Parking in this area fills early.

Look for trail 125D on forest signs and maps. That is Hog Heaven Trail, a route of roughly 0.9 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. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to be back. Bring more water than you think the walk needs. Shade can be thin, so an early start makes the walk easier in hot months.

Chapel Trail is a 0.68 mile route numbered 213 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. Pack out everything you carry in, food scraps included. 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.

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.