8.0 miles
Distance
1,059 ft
Climb
-1,060 ft
Descent
5,218 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
4,461 ft
Altitude min
4,465 ft
Altitude start
4,465 ft
Altitude end
-56.2%
Grade max
37.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,953 ft
Distance flat

We do not recommend this trail if you are less than an advanced rider or are nervous with heights as there are some incredibly challenging sections with exposure.

This is the hardest trail in Sedona. Expect super challenging and steep climbs, huge exposure, incredible view and descents that are puckering for all levels of riders. That being said, if you are an expert level rider you should ride this trail while in Sedona. Use your common sense and walk any sections that scare you. The trail is completely ride-able for high skilled riders, it is just that if you make a mistake the consequences could be high in a couple of spots.

We suggest that you ride up the Schnebly Hill Road (rather than up on the Munds Wagon trail). Trail forks shows the start of the ride going up on Munds, but it forced that route on us... ignore that first bit and just climb up the jeep road all the way to the trail head for Hangover, once out of Hangover descend down Munds back to your starting point.

For a totally epic version of this ride we suggest the following: Start at Over the Edge bikes, climb part way up to the airport, descend Brewer, then climb up to this Hangover route as we have shown it. (If you feel done here you can just ride back after Hangover - for the full epic version do the following): Next ride Huckaby, then climb up Wilson Canyon to Jim Thompson and descend down Javelina... this is an awesome ride of close to 40km and 800 ish meters of climbing and 4-7+ hours of riding.

Detailed Description
Hangover Route is a highly rated 8 mile popular extreme route located near Sedona Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,059 ft with a max elevation of 5,218 ft then descends -1,060 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: May 3, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 47 min
  • Altitude min
    4,461 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,465 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,465 ft
  • Climb
    1,059 ft
  • Descent
    -1,060 ft
  • Grade max
    -56.2%
  • Grade min
    37.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,953 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

    statustraildateconditiondescription
    Hangover
    May 3, 2026 @ 5:57pm (America/Phoenix)
    May 3, 2026
    trail eroded and fld up with ruts, roots and washed out sections, its getting worse and worse
    Munds Wagon
    Apr 8, 2026 @ 12:07pm (America/Phoenix)
    Apr 8, 2026
    Large tree down. Needs chainsaw. This trail has been really neglected. Needs an overhaul. With good rock armouring. In many areas.
    Schnebly Hill Road
    Sep 12, 2025 @ 9:47am (America/Phoenix)
    Sep 12, 2025
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