Ridge Trail
Sedona, Arizona
| Address: | ~1529-1655 Shelby Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA |
| GPS: |
34°51'16.6"N 111°47'59.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
With all of the trails available to ride around Sedona, it is easy to overlook some nice but lower profile trails south of AZ-89A in Sedona West. One benefit of riding these trails is avoiding the commute and parking issues along Bell Rock Parkway. You can ride the Ridge Trail down to Oak Creek, ford the river (at low water) and access the Baldwin Loop Trail and other trails behind Cathedral Rock.When you start riding, you will see signs for several trails in this area: Old Post Trail, Carroll Canyon Trail and Bandit Trail. Follow the signs for Ridge Trail. When you cross the Chavez Ranch Road, look for a new trail exiting on the other side. This will bring you to the “Secret Slick Rock†area and on down to the Crescent Moon Ranch Park and the Red Rock Crossing. The park will want you to pay $2.00 per bike to access the crossing. If you would rather save that money for a mocha later, you can cross Oak Creek above or below the park. On the other side of the river, find the trailhead and map at the end of Verde Valley School Road. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sedona, Arizona
- Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto AZ-89A (417 ft)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-89A (2.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Shelby DrDestination will be on the right(0.6 mi)
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