Skywalker Trail

Herkenham Trail covers about 1.04 miles and is signed as trail 202. It sits on the Coconino National Forest and is looked after by the Red Rock Ranger District. Expect native material underfoot rather than a built or paved path. Grades run between 10 and 12 percent, so expect that much climb and drop. Forest records put it at trail class 2. Stay on the worn tread to keep the soil and plants around it intact. Footing gets slick for a while after rain. Carry your own water, because there is none to fill up along the way.

Overeasy Trail is 0.24 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 670. The typical grade is 10 to 12 percent, which is steeper than the name suggests, over less than a quarter mile. It is class 3, on native material. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. A segment this short is a link between longer routes, so read it on a map with its neighbors rather than planning a trip around it.

A hotel at 4105 West State Route 89A, on the west end of Sedona, run under the Courtyard name by Marriott. Being part of a chain means the room layout, the booking system and the loyalty program work the way they do elsewhere in the group, which some travelers prefer to a surprise. The location sits along the highway, so getting in and out by car is straightforward, and town is a short drive. Call (928) 325-0055 to check dates, ask about room types and confirm what the rate includes. Parking and any added charges are worth asking about too.

Extra Credit Trailhead is a trailhead near Sedona. There is the United States Forest Service as the operator, marks access as open, and shows no fee at the trailhead itself. That is the whole of it. We do not have a street address, a phone number, the size of the parking area, how long the trail runs, or how hard it is. The listing came from map data, so the exact spot may be a pullout rather than a marked lot. Check a current forest map and the posted rules before you go, since parking rules here change with the season.

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.

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.