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Templeton/ Baldwin Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Sedona, Arizona
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
8 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 7/27/11 by david_darling |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #59 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Lollipop |
| Ridden: 31 | Wishlist: 17 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,421/-1,312 ft |
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Description: This challenging, fun & exciting singletrack rewards you with some of the most scenic vistas of the Sedona area. Leaving the B.R. Pathway you twist & turn downhill through the forest and two tunnels under highway 179, a fast ride through the forest with great flow! At 1 mi there is an intersection with the HT tr, an alternate route to the B. R. Pathway, stay left here and follow the trail as it climbs and descends through the forest to the base of the Cathedral Rock. The trail turns more to slick rock and follows the contour of the mountain north sometimes a bit technical and exposed in some places. 1.5 mi later you will reach a large open, slickrock point & the intersection with the Cathedral Rock Tr, a hiking trail that starts at Back O’beyond rd and goes straight up the mountain. The ride gets more technical from here on so if your not up for it this is a good place to take a break and then head back.
.5 mi past the Cathedral Rk tr you will go down a set of technical switchbacks to the river and follow it for another .5 mi. At an open field with a fence you will come to the 2.2 mi Baldwin tr and the beginning of the loop, although do-able either direction I recommend doing this counter-clockwise. Staying left at a couple intersections takes you to the top, around the mountain and back down to the river. This a very fun but challenging trail, once back at the river follow the Templeton trail back to the starting point.
Description: This challenging, fun & exciting singletrack rewards you with some of the most scenic vistas of the Sedona area. Leaving the B.R. Pathway you twist & turn downhill through the forest and two tunnels under highway 179, a fast ride through the forest with great flow! At 1 mi there is an intersection with the HT tr, an alternate route to the B. R. Pathway, stay left here and follow the trail as it climbs and descends through the forest to the base of the Cathedral Rock. The trail turns more to slick rock and follows the contour of the mountain north sometimes a bit technical and exposed in some places. 1.5 mi later you will reach a large open, slickrock point & the intersection with the Cathedral Rock Tr, a hiking trail that starts at Back O’beyond rd and goes straight up the mountain. The ride gets more technical from here on so if your not up for it this is a good place to take a break and then head back.
.5 mi past the Cathedral Rk tr you will go down a set of technical switchbacks to the river and follow it for another .5 mi. At an open field with a fence you will come to the 2.2 mi Baldwin tr and the beginning of the loop, although do-able either direction I recommend doing this counter-clockwise. Staying left at a couple intersections takes you to the top, around the mountain and back down to the river. This a very fun but challenging trail, once back at the river follow the Templeton trail back to the starting point.
added on December 11, 2008 by 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Cathedral Rock Trail in Oak Creek
Schultz Creek in Flagstaff
Llama in Sedona
Broken Arrow / Chicken Point in Sedona
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by stumpyfsr on November 16, 2011
Ok, the trail ain't bad. Rocks, sandy spots, some drops and jumps makes it a good ride if you live near. But due to the enormous number of tourists on this trails it makes near impossible to ride it. It's probably a good idea to start with first sunrays and get it done quickly. And then go to Moab and have real fun.
reviewed by david_darling on July 27, 2011
A premier ride in Sedona. Excellent singletrack transitioning to slickrock with stunning views. A must ride.
Similar Trail: Broken Arrow>Chicken Pt.> Little Horse
reviewed by nymtb on December 27, 2010
A great mix of technical, single track and climbs....hardest part was keeping your eyes on the trail in front of you as the scenery unfolds around you.
reviewed by rich67 on June 30, 2010
This was an awesome ride. The descent into Oak Creek is a bit hairy and a little beyond what my ability was, so I would give that part a black diamond. But the scenery was incredible.
Similar Trail: Llama
reviewed by mtn417 on May 10, 2010
If I only rode one trail in sedona this would be it. Park in oak creek across the street from bike and bean. Lots of true singletrack. Ride to baldwin loop and do it or not, out and back or with baldwin lollipop. Fun stuff, within about 2 minutes you go from riding red slickrock to forested singletrack along the oak creek. Pretty rocky along the creek but clearable for only the best. Enjoy the riding, watch out for others as traffic moves both directions.
* Review edited 5/10/2010
Similar Trail: Stuff in Moab
reviewed by TMWJR777 on April 7, 2009
Great mix of singletrack and slickrock. Nothing to hard except maybe the switchbacks down to the creek, a slip here could send you doing cartwheels head over heels down the cliffs, totally do-able, just don't be stupid.
Similar Trail: Take this trail from the creek up to Bell rock Path, go left, turn right on Little Horse up to Chicken Point. Turn and go back to start, best bang for your buck in Sedona!!!
reviewed by skibum on March 28, 2009
Over 3 days in Sedona, I covered about 60 miles of outstanding trails--this was my favorite. The combination of stunning scenery, sweet singletrack and superb slickrock made this a real gem. The ride along the slickrock bench as you approach Cathedral Rock is way beyond cool and the super-technical switchback descent to Buddah Beach isbeyond description. Just when you think you've had more fun than anyone deserves in a single day, you hit Baldwin with it's super cool technical climbs and descents in the shadow of the other side of Cathedral Rock. This one truly rocks!
* Review edited 3/28/2009
Similar Trail: Broken Arrow/Llama
reviewed by AK_Dan on December 11, 2008
I realize this description may seem a bit confusing, its not really, just go ride. I do however advise getting a good map at one of the local bike shops as there are many options & trails in this area. Carry lots of water in the summer and be wary of other trail users.
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