Willard Springs - Mountain Bike near Sedona, Arizona
~Forest Service Rd 253, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA,Sedona,Arizona
34.98559771, -111.70307712
8.7 miles N of Sedona, Arizona
Address: ~Forest Service Rd 253, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
GPS: 34°59'8.2"N 111°42'11.1"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 6.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Network
MTB Trail Type: Fire Road

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Multiple forest roads that are in poor driving condition. There are about 1' deep ruts and washouts. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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Never 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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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Sedona, Arizona

  1. Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
  2. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto AZ-179 S (0.4 mi)
  3. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on AZ-179 S (0.5 mi)
  4. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
  5. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (1.4 mi)
  6. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.5 mi)
  7. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-179 S (3.0 mi)
  8. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
  9. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.2 mi)
  10. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.3 mi)
  11. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (7.1 mi)
  12. Turn left to merge onto I-17 N toward Flagstaff (27.0 mi)
  13. Take exit 326 for Williard Springs Rd (0.3 mi)
  14. Turn left onto Willard Springs Rd (364 ft)
  15. Continue onto Forest Service Rd 253
    Destination will be on the right
    (2.4 mi)
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