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There are too many trails in
Sedona to tackle in one visit. The following are those
I hiked at the advice of the visitors' center because
they were considered very scenic. I was not
disappointed:
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Trail
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Description
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Directions
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Distance
(one way)
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Boynton Canyon #47
Easy
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The Boynton Canyon trail starts by passing a luxury
resort then quickly turns to an easy canyon walk
among high buttes, crimson cliffs, and desert
gardens. Outstanding scenery and lots of wildlife.
Expect a lot of company. |
US 89A to Dry Creek Road. Turn north (right) on Dry
Creek Road and follow the signs to Boynton Canyon.
The trailhead is just outside the entrance to the
Enchantment Resort |
2.5 mi.
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West Fork Oak Creek #108
Easy
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From the start of the trailhead of the West Fork Oak
Creek you will pass spectacular scenery. High
red canyon walls and a picturesque stream |
North 9.5 miles from Sedona to about halfway between
milepost 385 and 384. The trailhead is on the west
side of the highway down a paved lane that leads
behind a few creekside houses. The best place to
park is at the Call O' The Canyon day area. |
4 mi.
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Wilson Mountain Trail
Strenuous
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Offers a high point to view surrounding red rock
terrain. Park near the bridge on SR 89A. The steep
climb is worth it for the views at the top of Oak
Creek Canyon, Sedona, Coffee Pot Rock, Capitol
Butte, and the Verde Valley. You may see elk and
mule deer. |
On U. S. 89A the
trailhead is just north of Midgely Bridge where
you'll find a small parking lot. |
5.6 mi. |
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Red Rock State Park
Easy
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Red Rock State Park has a 5 mile network of
interconnecting easy loops that pass fantastic red
rock views. The park should not be missed as Sedona
is now so overdeveloped that unobstructed red rock
views are hard to get. Stop by the visitor center
desk for detailed information before starting out on
the trails. Bikes and horses are only allowed on
designated routes |
Take 89 A, turn on Lower
Red Rock Loop Road just
southwest of Sedona |
Varies |
Other Sedona Trails
The following list
is from the
United States Department of
Agriculture Forest Service’s
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/rec_redrock.shtml
website. Be sure to visit their
website for descriptions and location of the hikes not
described above. Where we or our friends have taken
these trails, we have included additional information above.
Many of the trails are exposed and they don’t offer drinking
water.
Download the
PDF
file for the list of hikes
Links:
Slackpacker
- Arizona Hiking Trails -
This site is designed
to provide quick access to informative, trail-specific
hiking websites.
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