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Big Park Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.9 (27)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. …Sedona
  5. Courthouse Butte
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“A great beginner trail in the heart of the Sedona grandeur. ”

Nick Wilder
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2.1

Miles

3.4

KM
Singletrack

4,285' 1,306 m

High

4,162' 1,268 m

Low

132' 40 m

Up

128' 39 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Fast, fun, flowing, and superb scenery right below the Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. There is one small technical section in the southwest corner (near the start of the ride as mapped) where the trail goes in and out of a wash. No problem for intermediates, and beginners can easily walk this section and enjoy the rest. The far northeast corner has a beautiful slickrock area that is fun to play around in.

This makes a great introduction to Sedona biking and can easily be connected to other rides and trails by using the Bell Rock Trail.

Parking gets very crowded here!

Contacts

Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Shared By:

Nick Wilder
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 27 votes

#8

in Courthouse Butte

#1222

Overall
  3.9 from 27 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
52%
3 Star
15%
2 Star
4%
1 Star
4%
Trail Rankings

#8

in Courthouse Butte

#57

in Arizona

#1,222

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Photos

Wheelie fun!
Aug 17, 2016 near Village…, AZ
Bell Rock in the background.
Aug 17, 2016 near Village…, AZ
Intro to Sedona, clockwise with some nice descents.
Nov 26, 2018 near Village…, AZ
Slickrock wash on the far east end of Big Park Loop.
Feb 20, 2014 near Village…, AZ
Cruising around Big Park Loop
Feb 19, 2014 near Village…, AZ
Quick break on a nice warm day.
Oct 27, 2016 near Village…, AZ

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Mar 23, 2025
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina, Scott, Hans
Jan 26, 2025
willclimb4pants
Jan 3, 2025
Anonymous
4mi — 0h 58m
May 8, 2023
PhilGaines
Wonderful ride with a bunch of fun little gnarly sections. But this is a classic example of a sandbagged rating. True intermediates will walk a lot... 2.1mi — 0h 40m
Feb 26, 2023
Cycling Fatguy
It was snowing.
Apr 30, 2022
Kaelen Golden
May 13, 2021
Christopher Cordle
Locals call it a beginner trail. Coming from Midwest riding, I thought it was still pretty tough.
Oct 27, 2020
Mia d

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