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 3.4 (16)
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  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. Sedona
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“A bit of a grind in either direction with loose dirt on top of medium-sized rocks. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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Miles

1.6

KM
Singletrack

4,448' 1,356 m

High

4,157' 1,267 m

Low

294' 90 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This trail can be used to connect into or out of the trail system, linking up with Old Post Trail, and ending near Red Rock School on the other end. It's not one of my favorites in the area - with some fairly steep ups and downs, lots of 12" rock step ups and step downs, and loose soil, it's tough to keep your momentum or get in a rhythm.

It's definitely all rideable, but it's not a highlight.

Contacts

Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

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Michael Ahnemann
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Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 16 votes

#27

in Sedona

#12828

Overall
  3.4 from 16 votes
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Trail Rankings

#27

in Sedona

#363

in Arizona

#12,828

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Down Herkenham rocky path.
May 20, 2021 near West Se…, AZ
Descending Herkenham Trail
Dec 31, 2014 near West Se…, AZ
Creek crossing down and up (looking east)
Nov 23, 2019 near West Se…, AZ

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May 4, 2025
Craig Beinecke
Mar 13, 2023
Bek Pig
Apr 18, 2020
William Yount
Hey I'm In log B up oh yeah it's ju
Mar 6, 2020
Steve Baker
First ride. Extended the loop to include: Skywalker Trail #669, Old Post, Ridge, Ramshead & Herkenham. 8.5mi — 1h 45m
Nov 23, 2019
Jay Holsten
A stiff intermediate climb with some advanced sections thrown in to challenge you.
May 21, 2019
Kevin Stokes
Dec 18, 2018
Colin Gruen
Reasonable connection. Next time I’d like to go out to
Mar 12, 2018
korina riggin
This is best ridden down hill. 1mi

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