Munds Mountain Trail

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.

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.

Cowpies Trail is 0.33 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 78B. The letter on the number marks it as a branch of a longer numbered route, and at a third of a mile that is 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 one piece of a longer route rather than a trip on its own, and check the map at junctions.

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.

About 1.88 miles long, Margs Trail runs through the Coconino National Forest and falls under the Red Rock Ranger District. The number on the sign is 163. Underfoot it is native material: dirt and rock, not pavement. Grade sits in the 5 to 8 percent range. Trail class is 2. Start back with enough daylight left to finish. Wear shoes with grip and take care on loose rock. Phone service is patchy out here, so save a map to your phone first. Step to the side and let horses pass when you meet riders.

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.