Hiline Trail

Hiline Trail is a 3.12-mile black diamond mountain biking route in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a round-trip distance of about 6.2 miles and a total elevation gain of about 600 feet, with the high point at roughly 4,655 feet and the low at about 4,088 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 26 percent. The trail is a technical ride through desert terrain, with rocky sections, steep climbs and technical descents. It's best suited for experienced riders comfortable with sustained technical riding and desert conditions. The exposed ridgeline sections offer desert vistas between the challenges. 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 and April highs around 75°F, while July highs average about 97°F. Hiline #193 and Yavapai Vista Trail sit about 0.1 mile away, and the Bell Rock / Courthouse Butte climbing area is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Crescent Moon Ramada is about 2.6 miles away.