Ranch Loop OHV Trail
2-Hour Route
Overview Ranch Loop OHV Trail
Ranch Loop OHV Trail (FR-761B and FR-525A) is considered a less congested and technical OHV trail near Sedona, Arizona. Hidden within a secret side of west Sedona, most people like this trail because it offers a true desert trail without the extreme, rough 4×4 terrain that the majority of designated OHV trails have in the area. Depending on the direction you off-road this trail, Ranch Loop OHV Trail transitions with views of Bear Mountain and the Red Rock-Secret Wilderness to the connecting Verde Valley leading into Cottonwood. Though it is not situated directly in the middle of the red rocks of Sedona, people still get gorgeous views of the red rocks in the background, along with Mingus mountain.
Vortex ATV Rental would recommend this 4×4 trail to anyone that wants to enjoy off-roading regardless of experience level. This is an introductory OHV trail in the area fun for novice to very experienced riders. Ranch Loop OHV Trail offers endless views while off-roading through sandy, open stretches of desert. There are a few rough and maneuverable rocky sections, but overall this trail does not offer much extreme, rock-crawling red-rock terrain. Majority typically finish this loop where they started, or use this as a connecting trail with other OHV trails of west Sedona.
Difficulty Rating
Ranch Loop OHV Trail offers an array of terrain that caters to riders of all skill levels. Combining a few rocky sections with stretches of smooth sandy pathways, this trail provides a diverse off-road experience without overwhelming technicality. Most would classify this as a novice trail in West Sedona, with a few rougher intermediate sections crawling over rocks. If you 4×4 this trail, be on the lookout for cattle and other ranch animals as they can be found throughout most of the trail depending on the time of the year.
Off-Road Vehicle Access
Ranch Loop OHV Trail is advisable to use high clearance 4×4 vehicles, such as side-by-sides, jeeps, ATVs, and motorcycles. Low clearance vehicles can typically make it through this loop, but are discouraged due to potential trail damage, bottoming out, and possible washouts running when weather arises. Caution is urged regardless as though most sections are smooth and less technical, certain segments randomly come about that can pose risks without proper maneuvering.
Getting To Ranch Loop OHV Trail
Accessing Ranch Loop OHV Trail near Sedona three different ways. The first and simplest is to travel 89A towards/away from Sedona, and turn off onto FR-525 where shortly after is a marked sign that guides you to the start of Ranch Loop (FR-761B). An alternative entry is by traveling on Bill Gray Road (FR-761) from 89A, until you see the Ranch Loop sign (FR-761B) on the left side of the road and take a right onto the loop. A third access point exists from dry creek road out of west Sedona on FR-152C. Take a left onto FR-525 and at one of the next intersections turn right onto FR-525C and a left onto the second half of Ranch Loop (FR-525A).
