There is something about Sedona, once you get away from the hordes of the tourists in town. After the first few miles of trail, something in the air brings out positive energy. Attributed to the naturally occurring phenomenon known as energy vortexes, it is believed to be a spiritual location conducive to meditation, healing, and prayer. The vortexes are also a draw for many that come to the area seeking balance. Though I have yet to travel to a vortex site, we feel surrounded by positive energy while in the area.
Sedona is known for its gorgeous scenery and legendary trails. After spending time in Phoenix exploring the local trails there, we headed to Sedona, Arizona, our next mountain bike destination.
Arriving in town early enough to get a ride in, we met up with bike advocate Scott Linnenburger, who was in town visiting family. It was great to catch up with Scott and get a guided tour of one of the many great Sedona trails.
Our favorite way to start a visit to Sedona is with a trip to the Sedona Bike and Bean. It’s one of the several great little bike shops in the area. Not only can you get freshly brewed coffee but they’re a fantastic resource for finding your way to the local trails.
During our stay in Sedona, we rode several classic trails including Broken Arrow, Llama, the Courthouse Butte Loop, and others. Most of the trails are easily accessible from town, but will require a Red Rock Parking Pass, which was fairly inexpensive at $5 a day or $15 for the week. The first mile or two of many of the trails are saturated with visitors, but once you’re a few miles out, you will have the trails mostly to yourself. Many of the trails are unsigned, so it is a good idea to pick up a map at one of the local shops, or use a site like Trailforks or MTB Project.
