*Rental pick-up, rental transportation, and basic rental bike damage coverage included. You can add rentals at check-out. Max height for kids rentals is 4 feet 10 inches
*Rental pick-up, rental transportation, and basic rental bike damage coverage included. You can add rentals at check-out
*Rental pick-up, rental transportation, and basic rental bike damage coverage included. You can add rentals at check-out
*Rental pick-up, rental transportation, and basic rental bike damage coverage included. You can add rentals at check-out
The best Three Hour technical rowdy, wild, and rough ride in Sedona!!
3 Hours
9.6 Miles Total
Guide to provide full transport from Sedona resort/VRBO/Airbnb to the trailhead & back
1 - 14 Riders
Private Only: Riders booking as a single rider please refer to "Solo Rider" pricing & groups of 2 - 14 riders are considered "Private Groups"
Are you seeking something more than just a traditional black diamond riding experience? This unique ride is much more of an adventure than a “ride” by itself. It involves technical hike-a-bike sections, two “sketchy” creek crossings, heavy cliffside exposure, and complicated rock features throughout -- with some of the hardest hill climbs in Red Rock Country. The ride provides impressive views panoramic of Mitten Ridge, Wilson Mountain, Steamboat Rock, Tisha Spire, The Fin, The Acropolis, Ship Rock, and Coffepot Rock throughout.
The ride begins along the heavily hilled Huckaby Trail, where steep descents lead to even steeper ascents on loose scree and narrow trails. This section of the ride offers beautiful elevated perspectives of Oak Creek and a bounty of great red rock views above. The trails trends up and down before turning into a steep downhill descent along a fast & loose narrow trail, which leads to the creekside area below. This sensitive riparian habitat is cautiously navigated until just before the first creek crossing.
At the first crossing, the riders will shuttle bikes across the creek and carefully navigate over slippery boulders and driftwood bridges. This section is a hike-a-bike area for several hundred yards as the rocks are too bouldery to ride and the area is protected for the narrow headed garter snake and other endemic plants, fungi, insects, and animals calling this lush paradise their homestead. After the second crossing, the trail begins an intimidating sufferfest and absolutely brutal uphill climbing along chossy switchbacks -- to eventually arrive at the sightly views below Midgley Bridge.
While some riders might feel compelled to call a taxi and give up mountain biking forever at this point in the ride, a select few will delight in the challenge and literal cross country adventure they’ve embarked upon. This is no doubt about it a challenging endeavor and should not be attempted unless you qualify as a masochistic personality type and indulge in the sufferings of big days on your bike.
The next stage of your challenge begins with a steady ascent up Wilson Canyon, which will lead into the steep ascent of Jim Thompson Trail. This path will involve fast and friendly roller coaster hills with dramatic views and some technical droppers, before arriving at the Jordan Trail crossing. Each of the trails ridden to this point is named after notoriously gritty, courageous, and blue collar Sedona pioneers who braved the wilds of Red Rock Country in its earliest days of settlement. Many of them commonly rode wagons, horses, and hiked these challenging trails often -- in adverse conditions and without the luxury of our modern 4x4 vehicles and full suspension mountain bikes to earn a living. Take a moment along this ride to connect and observe how rugged this landscape could be without roads, engines, and rubber (tubeless) tires and the suffering might relent for a moment.
The arrival of Jordan Trail, marks the return of fun technical flow riding, and the trail then crosses the north side of the Adobe Jack Area to reach the coveted central trails of: Ant Hill Trail, Grand Central Trail, Coyote Trail, and Crusty Trail. This section of the ride will involve some excellently steep rollers, heavy drops, and cutty riding through tree slaloms and arroyo moguls -- to create a diverse moderate riding experience. The momentum through this section of trail will have you rooster tailing your way through intersecting arroyos, and ascending steep hills that pay heavy dividends with sporty descents.
The conclusion of the ride engages you in some playful pump-tech riding, and a couple of unexpected hills to finally reach the Adobe Jack Parking Lot, and thus the ending of your most demanding, yet surprisingly enjoyable three hour ride to date. This hybrid adventure ride will deliver an epic experience you will never forget in Red Rock Country and is an unconventional ride for even the most seasoned Sedona mountain biker.
Outing Includes
Logistics
*TWO PERSON MINIMUM FOR PRIVATE GROUPS OR PLEASE REFER TO PRIVATE SOLO RIDER TOUR PRICING
**WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CONSIDERING PEEK PROTECT COVERAGE AND REVIEWING OUR CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE BOOKING YOUR RESERVATION
***WE REQUIRE ALL RIDERS/ATTENDEES TO HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR OUTINGS OFFERED
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Our guides provide transportation for up to 4 bikers per outing in our 4 x 4 vehicles. Our vans can accommodate up to 12 bikers per vehicle
Each of our private mountain biking experiences comes with an Osprey backpack/fanny pack for storing: valuables, water, and cameras. Our Night Rides come with 1,300 lumen bike & helmet lights, blacklights, taillights, and thermal & night vision monocular to spot unique creatures of the desert
Our Two Hour, Three Hour, and Five Hour Tours come with ice-chilled bottled water, Ultima electrolytes, and LaCroix sparkling water
Your guide will provide organic trail snacks throughout your adventure to keep you energized. We will ensure you're consuming healthy food, prepared safely, which properly matches your dietary needs. Here's a full list of What We Provide during our outings
Our guides will provide full transportation throughout your experience and will pick up your rental(s) to create a streamlined adventure experience for your private group. Our Classic Rides offer several One-Way Rides to help you maximize your ride by never seeing the same thing twice during your outing
Your private mountain biking tour will include the most experienced, skilled, prepared, and professional guides in Sedona. This will allow for a highly customized experience tightly dialed into your abilities, fitness level, and unique Sedona adventure interests
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