Schuerman Mountain Trail

Signed as trail 56A, Schuerman Mountain Vista Trail stretches 0.33 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 10-12% mean the miles tilt uphill in places. It is held to class 2 standards. Loose rock turns up after storms, so watch your step on the downhill side. Take water for everyone in your group, and turn back if the weather changes. Check with the Red Rock Ranger District for closures, fire limits, and parking rules before you drive out.

Signed as trail 118, Red Rock Loop stretches 1.73 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 5-8% mean the miles climb gently. It is held to class 2 standards. Loose rock turns up after storms, so watch your step on the downhill side. Take water for everyone in your group, and turn back if the weather changes. Check with the Red Rock Ranger District for closures, fire limits, and parking rules before you drive out.

Scorpion Trail covers 1.98 miles inside the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, on the public land around 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 673 and is held to class 3 standards. Cool mornings are the easier time to walk it, and light fades quickly in the canyons. Sturdy shoes help, and so does an early start in summer. Ask the Red Rock Ranger District about current conditions and where you may park at the start.

Red Rock Academy is a public school at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd in Sedona. It is part of the Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 district and teaches grades KG through 12. It is not a charter school. These facts come from the NCES public school list for the 2023-2024 school year. Families who want to enroll a child can call (928) 204-6722 to ask about openings, bus service, and the school calendar. It is a good idea to call before you visit so the office can set a time to meet. Ask what papers you need to bring to sign up.

Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School is a public school at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd in Sedona. It serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school is part of the Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 district and is not a charter school. It is listed as a regular school for the 2023-2024 school year. Families can call the office at (928) 204-6800 to ask about enrolling, class choices, sports, and bus routes. Students who are new to the district should ask how the move to this campus works and what forms are needed.

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.