Arizona · Mountain biking · Near Kachina Village

Bell Rock Loop Extension

0.2 mi
round trip
37 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Bell Rock Loop Extension open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Bell Rock Loop Extension, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Red Rock Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bell Rock Loop Extension is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, about 0.15 miles from the Bell Rock Loop Extension #657 trail. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route sits among the Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte climbing areas. The route is 0.3 miles long and has a total gain of 37 feet, with the high point at 4,381 feet. It is a moderate ride, and the steepest section comes at about 0.08 miles in, with a 5% grade. The climb is mostly flat, so the grade is the main factor in the rating. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show October highs around 79°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 75°F. June and July highs typically reach the low to mid 90s. Several trails and climbing areas are close by. The Phone Trail and the Phone #96A hike are each about 0.1 miles away. Bell Rock / Courthouse Butte is 0.4 miles off, and Chavez Crossing campground is about 2.7 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

    Campground

    The next 7 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Red Chopstick

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Bell Rock Loop Extension

    Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 6.2 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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