Hangover Trail
Exposed red rock ledge riding with sheer drops. Not for the faint of heart. One of the most scenic trails in the country.
Trail beta
Park at the Cow Pies / Munds Wagon paved lot about 0.5 miles up Schnebly Hill Rd (just before pavement ends, Red Rock Pass required). Ride counter-clockwise: climb Munds Wagon, turn left at Cow Pies, then drop into Hangover at the top. Double-black: knife-edge slickrock with 200 ft of exposure on the 'hangover' section, mandatory steep slickrock climbs and rolls. Walk anything that isn't a hard yes, especially the exposed traverse and steep rolls; most has no go-around. Early morning = tacky rock, better grip, fewer hikers.
When to go
Best ridden October-April under Coconino National Forest (USFS) jurisdiction; Red Rock Pass required. The trail runs through the Munds Mountain Wilderness boundary area with exposure that makes summer heat dangerous. Locals stick to March-April and October-November. Avoid riding when wet; the exposed slickrock slabs become seriously hazardous.