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 4.5 (142)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. Sedona
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“Fun rolling technical singletrack. ”

The Kraken
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2.6

Miles

4.1

KM

90%

Singletrack

4,464' 1,361 m

High

4,202' 1,281 m

Low

265' 81 m

Up

264' 80 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

This one is definitely rideable by intermediates. Less experienced riders might walk a few short sections, but it's a nice flowy trail without too much to trip you up along the way. The rail surface is mostly red dirt - more dirt than rock on this one and definitely smoother than many of the other trails in the area.

Description

This trail starts across the street from the Bell Rock Vista trailhead. It begins as fairly non-descript singletrack right where the sidewalk ends. You'll know you're on the trail after a few yards - it's well-ridden.

The trail rolls along to connect with Made in the Shade, Templeton Trail, and Hiline Trail. There's not much vertical, but lots of short, punchy, climbs along the way. This area is very well marked at all intersections.

Contacts

Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Shared By:

The Kraken
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 142 votes

#3

in Sedona

#104

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  4.5 from 142 votes
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#3

in Sedona

#9

in Arizona

#104

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Photos

Courthouse and Bell Rock Buttes make a fantastic background to your ride on Basalt.
Jan 20, 2017 near Village…, AZ
A rider revels in the scenic Sedona views.
Jan 20, 2017 near Village…, AZ
Sedona riding!
Nov 12, 2016 near Village…, AZ
Stunning view from Slim Shady Trail.
Oct 3, 2016 near Village…, AZ
SEDONA Mountain Biking - First Trip to Arizona - Big Rock SingleTrack Bypass, HT and Slim Shady
Feb 24, 2022 near Village…, AZ
Taking a break to enjoy the incredible view in Sedona!
Nov 12, 2016 near Village…, AZ

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Adam Cohen
Mar 23, 2025
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina, Scott, Hans
Oct 25, 2024
Atsuko Ohtake
Apr 13, 2024
Addison Beckemeyer
Jun 12, 2022
Eberhard Czirr
Not so mutch fan 2.8mi — 1h 15m
Apr 18, 2022
Todd Rinaldi
Apr 14, 2022
Scott Dulay
One of the best trails thus far…. Llama was a close second.
Apr 13, 2022
Mountain Park
1.3mi — 0h 15m

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