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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. Sedona
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2.7 Miles 4.3 Kilometers


Singletrack

263' 80 m

Ascent

-582' -177 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

4,436' 1,352 m

High

3,987' 1,215 m

Low

Shared By Leslie Kehmeier

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“A mix of technical and flow with awesome views of Oak Creek and Cathedral Rock.”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Description

Starts from the parking lot access on Shelby Dr in West Sedona and runs south through a pasture with easy flowing turns. The route is relatively flat except for a few cobbly dry stream crossings.

After passing the Carroll Canyon intersection Ridge starts to climb steadily to a high point overlooking Oak Creek Canyon and Cathedral Rock.

From there the trail descends gradually across sandstone before plunging down a few rocky technical sections. Stay right at the bottom of the last section and roll out to the road. Cross the road and continue through flatter terrain to the Ramshead intersection. From here you can turn left to access Secret Slickrock and the Crescent Moon trailhead or go right on Ramshead to Old Post trailhead.

Contacts

Local Club: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Mar 7, 2019: Drivers causing damage to closed forest roads, areas

Feb 28, 2019: Fossil Creek permits go on sale April 1

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  3.8 from 4 votes

#9

in Sedona

#12460

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  3.8 from 4 votes
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#9

in Sedona

#318

in Arizona

#12,460

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Great views of Cathedral Rock from Ridge trail.
Great views of Cathedral Rock from Ridge trail.
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Great views from the lower end of Ridge Trail
Great views from the lower end of Ridge Trail
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Secret Slickrock with Cathedral Rocks in the background
Secret Slickrock with Cathedral Rocks in the ba…
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Easy cruising through this short flowy section before the climb starts.
Easy cruising through this short flowy section…
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Desert landscape out to the east, looking over towards Ridge Trail across the canyon.
Desert landscape out to the east, looking over…
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