Snake Trail

Anaconda Trail runs 1.7 miles through the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. The tread is native material, meaning packed dirt and rock left as the ground lies, with no pavement and no boardwalk. Grades sit between 5 and 8 percent, a steady climb rather than a scramble, and the route is rated trail class 2, so expect a clear but rough path. It carries the number 162B on maps and signs, which helps at junctions where several trails meet. Bring water and check the weather before you start, because shade is thin and storms move in fast over open rock.

Named for the trees that grow along it, Arizona Cypress Trail covers 1.64 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. It is marked as trail 203. The path is native material, which means dirt and rock with no surfacing, and it can hold loose gravel on the steeper pitches. Grades stay between 5 and 8 percent, so the climbing is steady rather than sharp. Its trail class 2 rating describes a route that is easy to follow but never smooth. Bring water, start early in warm months and check for closures before you drive to the trailhead.

Ok Trail covers 0.3 miles inside the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, on the public land around Sedona, Arizona. The path rises at 5-8%, steady rather than steep, over dirt and rock. It carries the number 205 and is held to class 2 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.

Two Fence Trail is 0.7 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 162A. The letter marks it as a branch of the longer route numbered 162. 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. Under three quarters of a mile, this is a connector, and the sensible way to read it is on a map with the route it leaves.

Lizard Head Trail is 0.72 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 165F. The letter puts it in a family of trails sharing the number 165, several of which are short links on that side of town. 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, so ask before you ride. Under three quarters of a mile, it works as part of a loop rather than alone.

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.