North Wilson Trail

Oak Creek Terrace Resort is a motel at 4548 North Highway 89a in Sedona. Guests get wifi with the room. The phone number is (800) 224-2229, which is toll free, so a call about rooms or rates costs nothing. Being north of town on the highway puts it away from the busiest blocks, and it is a short drive back in. Room types, what each one includes, and prices move with the season, so ask when you call rather than planning around a number you saw somewhere else. Check on parking, check in times, and any minimum stay for weekends and holidays at the same time.

One of the fire stations run by the Sedona Fire District, sitting at 3971 N Highway 89A in Sedona. Crews here answer fire and medical calls in the surrounding neighborhoods. The business line is (928) 282-6800, and that number is for questions, not for an emergency. Use the emergency number if someone is hurt or a fire is burning. The district website lists things residents commonly need, such as burn permit rules, inspection requests and safety programs. Station tours and public meetings are handled through the district rather than at the door, so call first. Staffing changes by shift, and crews may be out on a call.

A short drive from Sedona, Arizona, Wilson Mountain Trail runs 5.55 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 10 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.

A short drive from Sedona, Arizona, Thompson Ladder Trail runs 2.25 miles through the Coconino National Forest and is looked after by the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 12-20% mean the miles get steep in stretches. It carries the number 14 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 Mogollon Rim Ranger District first if you want to know about fire limits or a temporary closure.

Sterling Pass Trail is 2.4 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 46. The typical grade is 5 to 8 percent, moderate on paper, but the trail class is 1, the least developed class: rough tread and light marking. The allowed uses are not posted for this one, so ask before you ride. A pass route climbs to a saddle and drops the other side, so expect work in both directions. Carry a map and check conditions with the district office.

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.