Big Park Trails

Area Status: Open

A short offshoot of the Courthouse Butte Loop Trail, popular with bicycle enthusiasts. Park in the south Bell Rock Pathway parking area. Take trail east a short distance to the Big Park Trail (see map below).

Rating: Moderate

Note:

Horses are prohibited on Bell Rock Pathway.

Download trail guide for full details [PDF]

At a Glance

Permit Info:
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restroom:	Vault-type toilet at trailheads
Passes:	Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.
Operated By:	Red Rock District - 928-203-2900

General Information

Directions:

Location: 38 miles south of Flagstaff in scenic Red Rock Country.

Access: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 in Sedona, take 179 south 6.5 miles to a short roadway on the left marked for Bell Rock Vista, milepost 307.1.

GPS (Map): 34°47'27.9"N 111°45'46.5"W

Maps

Red Rock Country Maps: Download Red Rock Country trail maps and find other Sedona recreation resources. See the Sedona Southeast map for this trail.
The Digital Travel Map Whether you're driving, hiking, riding, or exploring, you will find this full-color, GPS-enabled map a handy reference to have on your mobile device. The map show trails, recreation sites, major landmarks, and forest roads.
Forest Service Topo Map (FSTopo Geo-enable PDF)
- Sedona (344511145)
- Munds Mountain (344511137)

Courthouse Loop and Big Park Trails Recreation Guide: more information on the Courthouse Butte Loop and Big Park Trails. It includes a topo map segment and a diagram of the trail profile.

Click map thumbnail for a larger view.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking Skill Rating: Intermediate (source: Cosmic Ray's Arizona Mountain Bike Guide)

See Bicycle Restriction: Red Rock Country under Forest Orders for information about off-trail biking and permitted slickrock areas in the Sedona area.