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Hogs Trail

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 by The Hike House 1 Comment

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Hogs Trail

One of the most underrated areas in Sedona is Munds Wilderness. Many people in the past would take on this area because the predominant trail for this area, Broken Arrow, is adjacent to a heavily traveled jeep road.

A new day has arrived…while you still must hike a portion of Broken Arrow to get to Hogs, the trail departs from the jeep chaos and brings you atop of a ridgeline to brings Munds Wilderness into full view. To have the entire Hogs experience you must tie into 4 different trails—Broken Arrow, High on the Hog, Hog Heaven and Hog Wash. In all, you will be covering 3.5 miles.

As you leave High of Hog, you will pick up Hog Heaven which takes you through a scenic saddle as you descend down the back side of Twin Buttes. As you reach the bottom of this descent you will then pick up Hogwash which will wrap around and back to the trailhead parking.

Trail Data

Distance: 3.5 Miles
Time: 2 hours
Elevation Change: 320 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Map: Click here for a map of Hogs Trail.

Trail Rating

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Rating: 3.6/5

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The Hike House Sedona Trail Rating System provides actual hiker feedback and ratings of each of the Sedona hiking trails. The cumulative trail ratings for the Casner Canyon Trail submitted by fellow hikers is located above with the Trail Data. Your trail feedback and ratings are an important resource for fellow hikers and provide a personal account of your trail experience from which others may learn. So please hike Sedona, help others, and rate a trail today!

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Hi Line Trail

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 by The Hike House 4 Comments

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Hi Line Trail

Great moderate trail that provides a unique view of Munds Wilderness and Cathedral Rock. Just when you thought you had seen all of Cathedral, this trail provides a unique view from the southeast side of this structure.

This trail starts out across the street from Bell Rock at a trailhead named Yavapai Vista. Finding Hi Line can be a little confusing since there are a series of short trails that are intertwined before you reach the trail. Regardless of which short trail you take, they all lead to Slim Shady Trail. Once you intersect Slim Shady head to the left and after a short distance you will see sign for Hi Line.

As you head up Hi Line Trail, you ascend halfway up the ridgeline before the trail flattens out. Once flat you will be hiking a 4-6 wide shelf…really cool. As you follow the shape of this unique ridge (Seven Warriors) you are graced with the wide open views of Sedona and Munds Wilderness. As you turn the corner halfway down the trail you will experience your first views of Cathedral—not sure seeing Cathedral can ever become commonplace.

Hi Line Trail continues past Cathedral and provides you with the opportunity to connect to Baldwin Trail, Templeton and Slim Shady for a 8.2 mile loop hike. For those willing to hike the 8.2 loop hike you are treated to beautiful section of trail along Oak Creek.

Trail Data

Distance: 3.2/6.4 Miles
Time: 3.5 hours
Elevation Change: 580 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Map: Click here for a map of Hi Line Trail.

Trail Rating

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Rating: 4.2/5

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Sedona Trail Rating System

The Hike House Sedona Trail Rating System provides actual hiker feedback and ratings of each of the Sedona hiking trails. The cumulative trail ratings for the Casner Canyon Trail submitted by fellow hikers is located above with the Trail Data. Your trail feedback and ratings are an important resource for fellow hikers and provide a personal account of your trail experience from which others may learn. So please hike Sedona, help others, and rate a trail today!

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Hangover Trail

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 by The Hike House 5 Comments

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Hangover Trail

One of the most dynamic trails to be added to the Sedona Hiking Trail System in years. For those who have appreciated Munds Wagon Trail and Cow Pies, this trail takes it to the next level.

I especially appreciate this trail because it is not for everyone and takes a level of commitment to truly the unlock the majesty of this trail. In order to access Hangover you must hike 1.7 miles up Munds Wagon Trail—you may attempt this portion but this is not recommended due to the current condition of the adjacent road (Schnebly Hike Road)

After 1.7 miles take the junction left onto Hangover Trail. You will slowly rise up a series of switchbacks as Mitten Ridge towers over you. Behold, you arrive in the saddle where Oak Creek Canyon unfolds before you very eyes. After a short, steep ascent the trail levels out as you hike a 4-6 foot shelf along the backside of Mitten Ridge.

As you near the end of Mitten Ridge the trail rises back up onto the Cow Pies saddle. Stay left as you descend down the backside. Follow Cow Pies as it will connect you back with Munds Wagon Trail. Be sure to bring your camera because this hike is truly spectacular.

Trail Data

Distance: 8.4 Miles
Time: 4.5 hours
Elevation Change: 810 ft.
Difficulty: Difficult
Map: Click here for a map of Hangover Trail.

Trail Rating

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Rating: 4.4/5

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Sedona Trail Rating System

The Hike House Sedona Trail Rating System provides actual hiker feedback and ratings of each of the Sedona hiking trails. The cumulative trail ratings for the Casner Canyon Trail submitted by fellow hikers is located above with the Trail Data. Your trail feedback and ratings are an important resource for fellow hikers and provide a personal account of your trail experience from which others may learn. So please hike Sedona, help others, and rate a trail today!

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V-Bar-V or West Clear Creek

Sunday, May 29, 2011 by The Hike House Leave a Comment

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V-Bar-V or
West Clear Creek

Trail Data

Distance: 0.75/1.5 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 1 hour (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 100 ft.
Difficulty: Not Difficult

Trail Rating

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Rating: 3.0/5

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Sedona Trail Rating System

The Hike House Sedona Trail Rating System provides actual hiker feedback and ratings of each of the Sedona hiking trails. The cumulative trail ratings for the V-Bar-V or West Clear Creek submitted by fellow hikers is located above with the Trail Data. Your trail feedback and ratings are an important resource for fellow hikers and provide a personal account of your trail experience from which others may learn. So please hike Sedona, help others, and rate a trail today!

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Sterling Pass Trail

Sunday, May 29, 2011 by The Hike House 3 Comments

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Sterling Pass Trail

Named for a local settler, Sterling Pass Trail leads over a high saddle from Oak Creek Canyon into nearby and equally scenic Sterling Canyon. The climb is steep right from the trailhead. The trail climbs up an unnamed drainage through a mixed conifer forest dominated by huge orange-barked ponderosa pines. Dwarf canyon maples are plentiful here too. They turn scarlet and peach in the fall, making this a great place to enjoy the most colorful of seasons. 

As you ascend the steep slope you’ll notice that, above the mosaic of tree limbs that form the forest ceiling, huge monoliths of deep red and buff sandstone tower toward the sky. You’ll be rubbing shoulders with these giants as you slide between them at the top of the pass and begin the descent into Sterling Canyon. The best overlooks are along the climb, so be sure to take a break every now and then to enjoy them. The view from the top is somewhat obscured by trees.

Trail Data

Distance: 1.6/3.2 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 1.75 hours (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 1100 ft.
Difficulty: Difficult

Trail Rating

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Rating: 4.0/5

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Sedona Trail Rating System

The Hike House Sedona Trail Rating System provides actual hiker feedback and ratings of each of the Sedona hiking trails. The cumulative trail ratings for the Sterling Pass Trail submitted by fellow hikers is located above with the Trail Data. Your trail feedback and ratings are an important resource for fellow hikers and provide a personal account of your trail experience from which others may learn. So please hike Sedona, help others, and rate a trail today!

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