The climb to the top of Slim Shady mapped here is the most direct option, which ascends the black diamond Templeton Trail. The climb is technical and blocky, with some big ledges to pedal/lunge up. A few sections will likely require you to push your bike, unless you possess superhuman bike handling prowess. For an easier, albeit longer, pedal to the top, opt for Easy Breezy to Easy Street instead.

Once on top of the slickrock plateau, expansive views of Red Rock Country spread out below you. The views looking north and east from the Coconino Trail at the top of Slim Shady are some of the best in Sedona—pack your camera!

Once you’ve finished with your photos and are ready to descend, Slim Shady plummets rapidly down the mountainside. Mostly following a dried up stream bed (that can sometimes have water after a rain or snow), the trail drops down a cascade of rock ledges that offer the opportunity to roll or to huck. Blocky rock gardens will keep you on your toes, and down low a few flowy sections of dirt singletrack add a little relief from the rocky chunder.

While this loop combination may only be a few miles long, this short route is perfect as a quick hit or an addition to a longer ride in the area.