Wilson Mountain Trail

Wilson Mountain Spur B Trail is 0.32 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 10B. It is one of several lettered spurs off the route numbered 10. Expect native material and a typical grade of 5 to 8 percent. The trail class is 1, the least developed class there is, so expect rough ground and few signs. No list of allowed uses is posted for this spur, so read the signs at the junction. Plan the main trail rather than this branch.

Walkers heading out from Sedona, Arizona will find North Wilson Trail at 1.75 miles long, in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. 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 123 and is held to class 2 standards. Storm runoff moves dirt around, so the tread may look different from one season to the next. Carry water, wear shoes with grip, and give yourself more time than the distance suggests. For closures, dog rules, or parking questions, the Red Rock Ranger District is the place to ask.

One of the fire stations run by the Sedona Fire District, sitting at 3971 N Highway 89A in Sedona. Crews here answer fire and medical calls in the surrounding neighborhoods. The business line is (928) 282-6800, and that number is for questions, not for an emergency. Use the emergency number if someone is hurt or a fire is burning. The district website lists things residents commonly need, such as burn permit rules, inspection requests and safety programs. Station tours and public meetings are handled through the district rather than at the door, so call first. Staffing changes by shift, and crews may be out on a call.

Signed as trail 49, Wilson Canyon Trail stretches 1.16 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. Grades run 5-8%, so the climbing is gradual, and the footing is plain dirt and rock. 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.

Wilson Mountain Spur D Trail is 0.29 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 10D. It is another of the lettered spurs off the route numbered 10, and the shortest of those listed. Native material underfoot, at a typical grade of 5 to 8 percent. The trail class is 1, the least developed class. The allowed uses are not posted for this one, so ask before you ride. Read it on a map with the main climb.

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.