Big Park Loop

Big Park Loop is a 0.27-mile out-and-back mountain biking trail in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits in the desert terrain of the Southwest, and the trail is short enough to fit into a day of riding longer routes in the area. The loop is rated moderate and works well as a skills-building ride for intermediate riders. The trail rises about 70 feet from the start, with the steepest stretch at about 0.12 miles in, and the total climb and descent are each about 70 feet. The compact distance makes it a good warm-up or a way to practice technical moves before heading out on bigger trails. 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, while July highs average about 97°F. Pine Valley #148 and the Pine Valley Trail are both about 0.1 mile away, and the VOC Loop is about 0.3 mile off. Climbers can head to Courthouse Butte, about 0.6 mile away.