Summit Route

Trail class 2, grade 10 to 12 percent, and a length near 0.84 miles: that is the shape of Chimney Rock Pass Trail. It lies on the Coconino National Forest, in the Red Rock Ranger District, and shows up on maps as trail 165B. Nothing is paved. The surface is native material, dirt and rock as found. Phone service is patchy out here, so save a map to your phone first. Step to the side and let horses pass when you meet riders. Sun is strong most of the year, so a hat and sunscreen help.

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.

At 0.19 miles, Andante West Trail is a connector more than a destination. It lies in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest and is numbered 165D on signs and maps. The tread is native material, left as dirt and rock, and grades stay between 5 and 8 percent, so the walking is easy. It is rated trail class 2, meaning a path that is clear but unimproved. Most people use it to link two longer routes rather than walk it on its own, which makes it worth knowing when you are planning a loop. Check conditions before heading out after storms.

Lower Chimney Rock Trail is 1.19 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 165A. It is one of the lettered trails off the number 165, and the word lower usually means the bottom section of a longer climb. The typical grade is 5 to 8 percent, moderate, and the surface is native material. The recorded trail class is 2. The allowed uses are not posted for this one, so ask before you ride. Check the map for how it links before you plan it alone.

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.

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.