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- 51
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- 39
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- 1
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- 25
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- 56
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- 52
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
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- 7,087 ft
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- 2,332 ft
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- 6,618 ft
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The 10 Best Hikes in Sedona
May 31, 2019 from backpacker.com
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Popular Upper Dry Creek Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1,621 ft • 50 ft • 9,156 •
This 1/3 mile trail that takes you from the trail to the trail. The trail surface is packed dirt and winds up to the very popular trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,741 ft • 81 ft • 6,093 •
The trail is 2.7 miles long and is one of the best intermediate skill level trails in Sedona. The east end starts at the parking lot which a lot of the time is full due to its popularity. The west end of the trail starts from a huge...
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 5,148 ft • 135 ft • 4,835 •
The south end starts at the parking and the north end intersects with the and wilderness hiking trail. An entry level beginner's trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 239 ft • 4,473 •
The trail is 2.7 miles long and is one of the best intermediate skill level trails in Sedona. The east end starts at the parking lot which a lot of the time is full due to its popularity. The west end of the trail starts from a huge...
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,566 ft • 0 ft • 4,241 •
Beginner 10%, intermediate 60 % and advanced 30%, 1.2 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional, but mainly ridden north to south. The north end of the trail starts off of the lower trail. The upper end of the trail rides several hundred...
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 3 miles • 262 ft • 4,198 •
The trail is 2.6 miles long and is one of the most popular trails in Sedona. The south end of the trail starts at the intersection on the south side of Rd. The north end of the trail starts at the trail. The actual trail tread is on...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 3,983 ft • 80 ft • 3,602 •
The northwest end of the upper section of starts off the lower trail. Not everyone who rides knows about the upper fun technical section of the trail, since it isn't signed and the east side entrance is on slickrock that doesn't clearly...
Upper Dry Creek Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 22 miles • 2,043 ft • 10 • Loop •
Park at cultural center, ride to Chuckwagon and continue long loop in a counterclockwise direction....
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 1,706 ft • 10 • Loop •
Nice mix of flow and tech in NW Sedona. Ride consists of two loops connected by so you get to do this...
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 825 ft • 7 •
Starts and returns from the Aerie trialhead includes Upper Aerie Deadman's pass, , Fools Canyon and .
★ 3.5 • 18 miles • 1,723 ft • 8 • Loop •
Moderate loop for the intermediate to advanced rider that hits most of the goods in the area. , , , Ground...
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,338 ft • 7 •
Recommended ride by thunder mountain bikes if you're looking to do , , Ground Control and Aerie.
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 826 ft • 13 • Loop •
An awesome loop that gives you a big bang for buck, intermediate and advanced riders will make quick work...
Photos of Upper Dry Creek Mountain Bike
Videos of Upper Dry Creek Mountain Bike
trail: Mescal
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Nov 28, 2023
trail: Mescal
5:36 |
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Jul 25, 2020
trail: Mescal
0:24 |
43 |
Oct 27, 2019
trail: Mescal
0:18 |
39 |
Oct 27, 2019
trail: Mescal
0:33 |
304 |
Jan 29, 2017
trail: Canyon of Fools
2:19 |
138 |
Nov 25, 2016
trail: Aerie (Lower)
4:23 |
220 |
May 27, 2016
trail: Mescal
3:53 |
180 |
May 25, 2016
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Cypress Alt | Jul 18, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Phoenix) 3 days | Prevalent Mud | jrp111 | Major Water drainage issue, large mud holes | |
| Long Canyon | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Variable | grantprezence | E-Bike |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mescal | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Dry Creek Road SUP | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Chuck Wagon | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Aerie (Upper) | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Aerie (Lower) | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Deadmans Pass | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Long Canyon To Mescal | Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Phoenix) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | grantprezence | ||
| Anaconda | Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Phoenix) Apr 22, 2026 | Dry | Shawnsrides | ||
| Rupp | Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Phoenix) Apr 20, 2026 | Ideal | kb6ooc | ||
| Cockscomb | Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Phoenix) Apr 20, 2026 | Ideal | kb6ooc |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jrp111 | comment | trail | activity #99608168 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 7:56am 19 hours |
| jrp111 | add | report | activity #99474413 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 12:27pm 3 days |
| steuer | add | video | activity #99442072 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 6:48am 3 days |
| grantprezence | add | report | activity #99329109 and 7 more | Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:03pm Jul 16, 2026 |
| 3diems | wishlist | trail | activity #98312543 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 9:07pm Jul 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The lower parts of this trail have been washed... | Jul 20, 2026 @ 7:56am 19 hours | ||
| report | Good hike! | May 20, 2026 @ 4:50pm May 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rupp trail is a pretty tough connector trail... | Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:11pm Apr 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Bowhead reach needs couple spotters in various... | Dec 30, 2025 @ 7:31am Dec 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Def looks like it was hit by flash flood... | Nov 4, 2025 @ 3:30pm Nov 4, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Gateway | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1.3 km | |
| Thunder Mountain | 4 | 2 | 2.5 km | ||
| Carroll Canyon | 9 | 9 | 3.4 km | ||
| Schuerman Mountain | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 km | |
| Soldier Wash | 4 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 37 | 35 miles | 2,881 ft | 13 miles | 709 ft | #357 | #132 | 398 | 3,051 | 59 | 26,090 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 266 ft | 2,800 | 633 | |||||||
| Horse | 25 | 34 miles | 2,736 ft | 10 miles | 2,264 ft | #1,149 | #585 | 1 | 2,187 | 13 | 8 | |
| Hike | 56 | 72 miles | 7,087 ft | 28 miles | 2,333 ft | #188 | #125 | 61 | 2,966 | 32 | 7,036 | |
| Trail Running | 52 | 62 miles | 5,620 ft | 20 miles | 2,333 ft | #2,452 | #595 | 3 | 2,966 | 19 | 1,143 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Dry Creek
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Upper Dry Creek?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Upper Dry Creek are:
- Mescal (4.5/5)
- Canyon of Fools (4.5/5)
- Canyon of Fools (Upper) (4.4/5)
- Chuck Wagon (4.3/5)
- Aerie (Upper) (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Upper Dry Creek?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Upper Dry Creek are:
- March (375 activities)
- November (357 activities)
- April (326 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Upper Dry Creek?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Upper Dry Creek. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Upper Dry Creek?
The longest trail in Upper Dry Creek is Chuck Wagon at 5.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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