Arizona · Mountain biking · Near Kachina Village

Pine Valley Trail

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

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 4 h ago

Is Pine Valley Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Pine Valley Trail, 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.

Pine Valley Trail is a short, technical mountain biking route in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is less than half a mile long and rated hard, with a total climb of about 130 feet over its out-and-back course. The route is a black diamond challenge, built for advanced riders who can handle its demanding terrain and the repetition of technical sections on the way back. 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 reach about 97°F. Pine Valley #148 and Big Park Loop both start about 0.1 mile away, and VOC Loop is about 0.3 mile off. Climbers can head to Courthouse Butte, roughly 0.6 mile 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

    Famous Pizza

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Pine Valley Trail

    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, 7 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Keep exploring — more rides worth the drive

Courthouse Butte LoopPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Courthouse Butte Loop

~1 min drive

1.44-mile dirt loop with 174 ft gain at Sugarloaf Trailhead

RIDE

Big Park Loop

Next door

Short moderate singletrack perfect for intermediate skill building in Arizona desert terrain.

RIDE

VOC Loop

Next door

Challenging, overgrown black diamond singletrack requiring advanced navigation and technical skills.

RIDE

Bell Rock Pathway

~1 min drive

Easy desert singletrack through Arizona's red rock country, perfect for beginners.

Courthouse LoopPhoto: Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Courthouse Loop

~1 min drive

0.90-mile loop at Sugarloaf Trailhead with 111 ft elevation gain

RIDE

Big Park Loop

Next door

Short intermediate desert singletrack perfect for skill building and quick technical sessions.

RIDE

Slim Shady Trail

~2 min drive

Short but intense black diamond singletrack demanding expert technical skills in classic Arizona terrain.

RIDE

Bell Rock Pathway

~2 min drive

Easy desert singletrack with red rock views, perfect for beginners and families.

Baby Bell SpurPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Baby Bell Spur

~2 min drive

0.32-mile trail in Arizona's Sugarloaf Trailhead system with 81 ft of elevation gain.

RIDE

Big Park Loop

Next door

Short but sweet intermediate singletrack through Arizona desert terrain.

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