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Soldiers Pass

Sunday, May 29, 2011 by The Hike House 8 Comments

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Soldiers Pass

This trail provides a diverse experience beginning in an urban setting and eventually leads into Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness, increasing the potential for solitude. The first half of this trail is often busy and there is jeep tour traffic nearby. Enter at the signed trailhead which is open only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The trail dips to cross a wash then climbs out to the Devils Kitchen sinkhole just off the trail to the right at 1/4 miles. The trail then goes over level ground for 1/4 mile to the “Seven Sacred Pools” (pictured on right) to the left of the trail. 

It continues on in the partial shade of Arizona cypress and intersects the end of a jeep road at 1.2 miles. The trail forks at the wilderness area boundary sign 1/8 mile further on. The right branch leads up rather steeply for 1/4 mile to an arch. Great views. The left branch is the main trail. This leads out of the wash on a moderate grade. Most of the shade is lost, but the views open up. The trail becomes increasingly steep and rocky as it climbs to the pass. Nearing 2 miles, it levels out on top of Brins Mesa, then continues for another 1/4 miles where it intersects Brins Mesa trial. Ultimately, scenic vistas can be enjoyed south into Sedona and north into the wilderness and the red cliffs of the Mogollon Rim. Return by the same route for a 4.5 mile round trip hike.

Trail Data

Distance: 2.4/4.8 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 2.5 hours (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 450 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Map: Click here for a map of Soldiers Pass trail.

Trail Rating

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Woods Canyon

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

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Woods Canyon

The trail begins at the signed trailhead beyond the gate. It is level and unshaded as it follows a jeep road into the wide canyon mouth for 1-1/4 miles. The road ends and the trail continues, climbing gradually. There are views of the vegetation-covered slopes of mesas on either side. At 2 miles, the trail crosses a small, dry streambed with red rock pools, climbs out, passes through a cattle gate, and comes to a signed fork. The Hot Loop trail enters Wilderness area and continues its easy climb, passing some redrock formations on the left. It enters the occasional shade of pine and sycamore as it approaches and then follows Dry Beaver Creek. At 3-1/2 miles, the trail emerges on a picturesque expanse of redrock at the edge of the usually dry creekbed which is studded with huge, gray boulders. Continue on for another 3/4 mile for some nice redrock views as the trail climbs on a moderate grade out of the creekbed. This is a good place to turn around although a path continues further into the canyon. Return by the same route. This hike can be hot in summer.

Trail Data

Distance: 5.4/10.8 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 6 hours (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 500 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Rating

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Rating: 3.8/5

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Wilson Mountain Trail to First Bench

Sunday, May 29, 2011 by The Hike House 4 Comments

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Wilson Mountain Trail
to First Bench

Wilson Mountain was named for Richaard Wilson, who was mauled and killed by a grizzly bear in 1885. The Wilson Moutain Trail begins by Midgley Bridge at the mouth of Wilson Canyon. The trail climbs the southeast face of the mountain to the First Bench. The bench, stretching along the east side of the mountain, is a down-faulted chuck of land 700 feet below the summit that was originally part of the moutaintop. The trail provides fine vieews of the Red Rock Country and across Verde Valley. The path intersects with the North Wilson Trail and continues to the top of Wilson Mountain.

Trail Data

Distance: 2.8/5.6 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 2.5 hours (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 1600 ft.
Difficulty: Very Difficult

Trail Rating

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Rating: 4.5/5

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Wilson Mountain Trail

Sunday, May 29, 2011 by The Hike House 5 Comments

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Wilson Mountain Trail

Wilson Mountain is the highest mountain in the area, topping out at 7,122 feet. The trail climbs the cliffs from the 6,200-foot First Bench of Wilson Moutain up to the top of the mountain, with incredible overlooks on both the north rim and the south rim. The hike is a continuation of the First Bench trails (North Wilson Trail and Wilson Mountain to the First Bench). The mountaintop is covered with basaltic lava flows that date back 5 million years ago. From the summit are bird’s eye views of the entire area from 3,000 feet above the city of Sedona. The 360-views include the Verde Valley to the south, the San Francisco Peaks to the north, Oak Creek Canyon and the Mogollon Rim to the east, and the Red Rock Country to the west.

Trail Data

Distance: 4.5/9 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 4.5 hours (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 2527 ft.
Difficulty: Difficult
Map: Click here for a map of Wilson Mountain Trail.

Trail Rating

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Rating: 4.2/5

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Wilson Mountain Canyon Loop

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

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Wilson Mountain
Canyon Loop

This short loop hike begins and ends on the east side of Midgley Bridge athe mouth of Wilson Canyon. The first part of the hike follows the Wilson Mountain Trail to elevated views into Wilson Canyon and across to the Schnelbly Hill Formations. The trail loops down and around into lush Wilson Canyon, following the shaded streambed through rock grottos. Part of the hike follows the old Oak Creek Canyon Road, used before Midgley Bridge was built.

Trail Data

Distance: 0.75/1.5 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 1 hour (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 300 ft.
Difficulty: Very Difficult

Trail Rating

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Rating: 4.3/5

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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 Wilson Mountain Canyon Loop 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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