Soldier Wash Trails
Sedona, Arizona
| Address: | ~Adobe Jack Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA |
| GPS: |
34°51'54.4"N 111°46'35.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 11.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
What locals once called the "Secret Trails" isn't so secret anymore. The USFS has adopted many of them into what is now called "Soldier Wash Trails." You may not see them yet on the local maps -- they are newly adopted - but the signage on the ground at trail junctions is great (see photos). Some of the original "secret trails" are blocked off, but what is there should be considered a must ride when in Sedona. These were originally renegade trails developed by local mountain bikers. They flow like a good mountain bike trail should. The accompanying TOPO map describes an 11-mile loop that includes the Soldier Pass Trail with the Soldier Wash trails. 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 (0.7 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(102 ft)
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