Arizona · Mountain biking · Near Kachina Village

Templeton Trail

3.0 mi
round trip
1,340 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Templeton Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Templeton 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.

Templeton Trail is a 3-mile singletrack mountain biking route in Arizona's Coconino National Forest, within the Red Rock Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is a black diamond route, rated hard, with a one-way elevation gain of 364 feet. It is an out-and-back, so riders can turn around at any point. The trail's out-and-back format makes it easier to pace a ride, and the route is built for technical riders. It crosses rocky terrain with steep climbs and demanding descents, and the steepest section comes at about 2.4 miles, with a 13% grade. The high point is 4,290 feet, and the low point is 3,979 feet. 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 averages reach 97°F. The Templeton #156 and Hermit #172E hikes start just 0.1 mile away. Bell Rock / Courthouse Butte is 0.8 mile off, and Chavez Crossing campground is 2.2 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • 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 · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 3 mi

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