Sketch Trail

Ridge Trail covers 2.77 miles inside the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, on the public land around Sedona, Arizona. Dirt and rock underfoot, with a 5-8% grade that climbs steadily rather than sharply. It carries the number 208 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.

Ramshead Trail is 1.11 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 202A. The letter marks it as a branch of the route numbered 202, which runs nearby at a similar grade. Native material underfoot, at a typical grade of 10 to 12 percent. It is recorded as trail class 2. The allowed uses are not posted for this one, so ask before you ride. The two together make an obvious pairing on the map, which is the sensible way to plan either one.

Table Top Trail is a short trail near Sedona, Arizona. It is numbered 211 and runs 0.43 miles on native material, meaning plain dirt and rock rather than a built or paved surface. The grade is 5-8%, so it climbs steadily without being steep. It is recorded as trail class 1, the least developed class, so expect a narrow path with little signing and no built structures. The trail sits in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. Most trailheads on that forest need a pass on the dashboard. Carry water, and start early in summer, because there is no shade to count on.

Carroll Canyon Trail runs 1.59 miles through the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, signed as trail 207. Grades of 5 to 8 percent keep the effort steady, without a long hard climb. The surface is native material, so packed dirt and rock with loose sections in places, and the route is rated trail class 2, which means a clear path that has not been built up. It is a reasonable length for a morning outing and connects with other trails in the area. Bring water, watch the weather and check for closures before you drive to the trailhead.

Crescent Moon Ramada is a reservable day-use ramada at 333 RED ROCK CROSSING RD., SEDONA, AZ, 86336. It is a shelter you book for the day, not a campsite, although it arrived in the source filed as a campground. The phone number is (928) 204-0028, and it is booked through recreation.gov. It is not recorded as having ADA access. From Phoenix, take I-17 north to State Highway 179, go north for 13 miles to Sedona, turn left on Highway 89A and continue south for 4 miles, then turn left on Upper Red Rock Loop Road and go another 4 miles to Crescent Moon.

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.