Velvet Ant Loop

Are you seeking a moderately challenging hills to thrills biking adventure that jukes and jives through the most velvety red rock trails in Sedona? Look no further than this sensational glory ride across and through the most winsome trails of the Adobe Jack Area. This fast-paced and action-packed ride will begin by ascending the escalating hills of Adobe Jack Trail, as it navigates through narrow cypress passages and later arrives at the Seven Sacred Pools. 

The surrounding views will be charged with glorious observations of Eagle Rock, Devils Kitchen Sinkhole, The Sphinx, and Steamboat Rock. After connecting with Jordan Trail and forging through a series of steep rollers and drops, you will climb a series of technical rock benches, before engaging yourself in Ant Hill Loop. We’ve given this ride its name due to the erratic looping the trail will take at this time. 

While the “Velvet Ant” is actually a wasp and not an ant, it’s mercurial behaviors and awkward movements make it one of the most entertaining creatures to observe in the Upper Sonoran Desert. You will loop and swoop and dish and dash your way through the trails fun terrain features before reconnecting to Jordan Trail with vengeance and momentum ablaze. The remaining drops and steady climbs of Jordan Trail, soon give way to one of Sedona’s best moderate downhills known as Javalina Trail or “Javy” by locals. 

The cascading drops and seemingly pedaless riding of this section of the trail, makes for plenty of room for creativity. The trail crosses several washes and secure narrow passages to connect with Crusty Trail for an encore of hills, drops, edges, and ledges to soon reconnect back at your starting point. This ride has a playful and unique style, with a modern feel for new-age trail development and designed by and for thrill seeking moderate riders. 

Outing Includes

Red Rock Pass

SmartWater

Ultima Electrolytes

LaCroix Sparkling Water

Osprey Backpack/Fanny Pack

1,300 Lumen Helmet Light (If Needed)

1,300 Lumen Bike Light (If Needed)

Fox Launch Knee Pads (Optional)

Riding Gloves (Optional)

50 UPF Sun Hoody (Optional)

30+SPF Sunscreen

Organic Insect Repellent

Organic Packaged Snacks

Full Sedona Based Transport

MTB Rental Pick-Up & Transport

Private MTB Guide (First Aid & CPR Certified)

All Medical Supplies & Safety Gear Needed

Emergency Bike Repair Supplies

List of Supplies Included

Logistics

• Duration: 2 Hours of Biking & 1 Hour of Logistics
• Distance: 6.6 Miles
• Type of Tour: Private Only
• Capacity: 1 - 14 Riders
• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
• Transport: 1 Vehicle
• Map of Ride: View Map of Two Hour: Velvet Ant Loop
• Type of Ride: Enduro Ride / Loop Ride / Technical Ride / Black Diamond Ride 
• Trails Used: Adobe Jack Trail, Soldiers Pass Trail (7 Sacred Pools), Jordan Trail, Ant Hill Loop Trail, Javelina Trail, Crusty Trail
• Map of Ride Location: Uptown Sedona 
• Best Season: All Year
• Start Times: 5AM, 5:30AM, 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 8:30AM, 9AM, 9:30AM, 10AM, 10:30AM, 11AM, 11:30AM, 12PM, 12:30PM, 1PM
• Upcoming Availabilities: Two Hour: Velvet Ant Loop
• Cost: $145 + Tax/Rider (Private Group Calendar) & $275 + Tax (Private Solo Rider Calendar)*
• Rental Bike Options: Kids Full Suspension Bike (+$50/Rider), Standard Full Suspension Bike (+$80/Rider), Premium Full Suspension Bike (+$100/Rider), Dream Full Suspension Bike (+$130/Rider). Rental Pick-Up, Rental Transportation, and Basic Rental Bike Damage Coverage Included. You Can Add Rental(s) at Check-Out

*Two Person Minimum for Private Groups or Please Refer to Private Solo Rider Tour Pricing