North Urban Trail System - West - Mountain Bike near Sedona, Arizona
Sedona,Arizona
34.87187947, -111.81225787
2.9 miles W of Sedona, Arizona
GPS: 34°52'18.8"N 111°48'44.1"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 5.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Advanced
Trail Type: Network

Mountain Bike

The North Urban Trail System is an interconnected series of trails along the red rock front country at the north edge of Sedona. The western portion, described here, includes Lower Chimney Rock, Summit, Chimney Rock Pass, and Thunder Mountain Trails. These trails may be reached using the three trailheads (see directions) or from the Teacup Trail from the west.An easy 1.4 mile loop can be made from the Thunder Mountain Trailhead using Lower Chimney Rock Trail and the southern portion of the Thunder Mountain Trail. From the loop, a short but steep route climbs up the Summit Trail to Chimney Rock Vista on top of a red rock hill with a great 360 degree view. A moderate 2.6 mile loop can be made using the Chimney Rock Pass Trail and more of the Thunder Mountain Trail. or, a moderate "figure 8" of 3 miles can be hiked using the same trails. The trailhead at the north end of Andante Drive can also be used as the starting point for these loops. These trails offer no shade.The Thunder Mountain Trail is the connector between these western trails and the eastern portion of the North Urban Trail System. The trail begins at the Thunder Mountain Trailhead and goes north, passing Chimney Rock. It then turns east and crosses the open area south of the sheer face of Capitol Butte, intersecting Teacup Trail at 1.7 miles. This is an easy, level trail, but there is no shade. The Teacup trail continues east. The Sugarloaf Trailhead is .3 miles to the south. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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
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  6. Respect wildlife
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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 2nd exit onto AZ-89A (417 ft)
  3. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-89A (2.4 mi)
  4. Turn right onto Andante Dr (0.6 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Thunder Mountain Rd (0.3 mi)
  6. Turn right to stay on Thunder Mountain Rd (394 ft)
  7. Keep left to stay on Thunder Mountain Rd
    Destination will be on the left
    (171 ft)
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