Sedona Red Rock Retreat
Friday October 13 -
Monday October 16th, 2023
Surrounded by world famous red rock formations and buttressed by four wilderness areas, this is a landscape built for adventure! Over the course of the four days we'll explore all quadrants of the Sedona Trail System and ride upwards of 15-25 miles per day. This is an adventure you can't turn down, because of the implications.
Technical Ability
Shred Dog
Physical Exertion
Bruh, keep up...
Arrive in Sedona & First Ride
DAY 01
We'll arrive early on Day 1 allowing us to get in a ride of the Adobe Jack Trail system to warm up our legs and cap off the day with dinner at a local favorite, Picasso's Italian Kitchen.
FRIDAY
Difficulty | Trail | Distance | Ascent | Time in Saddle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adobe Jack Trail | 9 - 12 miles | 1200 - 1600 feet | 2 - 3 hours |
Itinerary
09:00 or earlier arrival
09:30 PHX -> Sedona
11:30 Lodging & Lunch at The Shred Chalet
San Patricio
Sedona, AZ 86336
Door Code: TBD
Garage Code: TBD
Wifi: TBD
Enjoy panoramic views of the red rocks from this modern, single level home situated in the heart of West Sedona. Walk out your back door and access the trail system that makes Sedona famous. Soaring ceilings with an entire wall of glass make this showcase home the best place in town to watch the sun rise and set!
14:15 Afternoon Ride - Adobe Jack Trail System
Est. Mileage: 9 - 16 miles
Possible Trails: Adobe Jack, Javelina, Grand Central, Tea-cup
Adobe Jack Trail features fantastic red rock views. It also leads you to a creek bed and winds in and out of small washes and green desert terrain lined with junipers and Manzanita bushes.
A full run of the system will take you across various bluffs, sinkholes and a diverse mix of the types of trails to come.
19:00 Dinner @ Picasso's Italian Kitchen
1855 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Picazzo’s is an Arizona-based family-owned and operated restaurant that sources clean, whole foods, rich in nutrients and blended with fantastic flavors. They take a fusion approach to a modern-Italian cuisine that sprinkles in the bold flavors of Asian, Mediterranean and even Mexican ingredients, into our menu of salads, entrees, pasta and pizza
DAY 02
SATURDAY
Twin Buttes + Hi-Line
Today we'll be exploring some of the most incredible vistas that Sedona has to offer. The Twin Buttes Loop is a challenging 10 mile loop that is home to Chicken Point and Submarine Rock. Across the highway, our legs willing, we'll find Cathedral Rock Loop home to the infamous Hi-Line.
Difficulty | Activity | Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hi-Line | 3.1 miles | 330 feet | 1 hour | |
Cathedral Rock Loop | 12 - 15 miles | 1,000 - 1,200 feet | 2 - 3 hours | |
Twin Butte Loop | 10 - 14 miles | 1,500 - 1,800 feet | 2.5 - 3.5 hours |
Itinerary
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast
08:30 - 08:50 3.5 miles on bike from house to trailhead
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08:50 Twin Buttes Loop
Est. Mileage: 9 - 16 miles
Possible Trails: Broken Arrow Trail, Hog Heaven, High on the Hog, Little Horse Trail
A great link-up of several of Sedona's most scenic trails. There is a great variety of riding: smooth flow on dirt, plenty of slickrock fun, and many challenging rock drops and climbs. There are no sustained climbs or descents, and no sections are very easy (or difficult) for very long. Though sections of the trail are rated Difficult, this is suitable for an intermediate rider willing with hop off the bike regularly - and it's worth it!
Notable attractions: Chicken Point and Submarine Rock
11:30 Sack Lunch
12:30 Cathedral Rock Tour (Optional: Hi-Line)
Possible Trails: Templeton Trail, Hi-Line, Slim Shady
Est. Mileage: 12 - 15 miles
If we're feeling up to it, we'll cross the street to explore Cathedral Rock. This is the ride to do if you just want to do one thing in the Cathedral Rock area, and you're a confident intermediate or advanced rider. This loop has it all - nice flowy trail, technical rock sections, great scenery, and a couple of more advanced sections.
Notable attractions: Hi-Line is one of the "H"s (the most technical and notorious trails in Sedona)
19:00
Grilling at the Shred Chalet
A short pedal bike to the house will give us 3-4 hours of free time before we fire up the grills and pound some beers to celebrate a long and rewarding day on the bike.
DAY 03
SUNDAY
Outter Limits + Mariposa Grill
We'll travel west to Cultural Park & The Outer Limits trail where we'll explore Sedona's largest trail system. Home to various slab playgrounds and vistas
Difficulty | Trail | Distance | Ascent | Time in Saddle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Outer Limits / Ledge N' Airy | 12 miles | 1500 feet | 2.5 - 3.5 hours | |
Chuckwagon / Mescal | 10-16 miles | 1300 - 1600 feet | 2.5 - 3.5 hours |
Itinerary
07:00 - 08:35 Breakfast
08:35 - 08:50 2.3 miles on bike from house to trailhead
08:50 Chuckwagon-Mescal Loop
Est. Mileage: 9 - 16 miles
Possible Trails: Chuckwagon, Mescal, Aries, Outer Limits
The ride is a figure eight loop starting with a counter-clockwise tour of Chuckwagon that tranistions to a clockwise combination of Mescal, Deadmans Pass and Long Canyon Trail.
As with every ride in Sedona, the views are spectacular in every direction.
19:00 Dinner at Mariposa Latin Grill
3150 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Mariposa’s allure has spread since its opening in 2015, yet it is Chef Lisa Dahl’s abiding respect and reverence for the guests and their experience. The cuisine speaks. A Latin-inspired menu provides latitude and room for creativity. The interplay of fine cuisine, service, architecture, art, and mother nature is Lisa’s and her staff’s intention.
