Ranch Loop

Total Miles
7.9

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Ranch Loop
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Trail Overview

This OHV trail clocks in right at 8 miles long and provides beautiful views of Sedona on the north end. This is a very popular trail and you are almost guaranteed to see others driving/riding. The route has many different surfaces, ranging from dirt, sand, rock, and gravel. The sandy areas are not deep at all and rock areas range from small loose rocks to small rock outcroppings. The north side of this trail looks like it was recently covered with gravel. There are several decent-sized ruts but nothing too crazy for a high-clearance 4x4.

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Ranch Loop
Ranch Loop

Difficulty

This is a relatively easy unmaintained road. There are several loose sandy sections, some rocky sections where high clearance or proper tire placement will be required, and a couple of eroded areas where you'll need to watch your lean angle.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Mike Morrell
Feb 22, 2025
2022 Polaris RZR PRO XP 4
Open
Dusty
Our group of 8 side by sides were on this trail with a few other Jeeps and UTV's . The trail was a bit rocky in some spots but very passable. I would not take a small SUV on this trail.
Adam Oakes
Feb 08, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
This trail was really fun and overall has a good mix of fast smoother sandy areas, rough rocky areas, and off-camber spots that require at least a small amount of thought into approach angle. It was very dry and dusty when I went, not a drop of water in the several washes I crossed. A handful of people on the trail today, mostly UTVs and dirt bikes. 4 high and sway-bar disconnect make the overall ride a little more comfortable, but is not necessary. Overall easy and very fun trail you can do in about an hour.
Bob Cusick
Jul 28, 2024
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
This trail has almost everything: embedded volcanic rock, off camber narrow sections, some mud, some sand, some washouts - but all-in-all a fun trail!
Jon Armel
Mar 13, 2024
ATV
Temporarily Closed

Access Description

The main trailhead is located about midway between Cottonwood and Sedona off of Highway 89A. Watch for the sign for FS 525A on the west side of the Highway. The route can also be accessed from several different directions, comprised of FR 525A, 761, and 761B

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