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    • Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona

      Swim in Oak Creek Canyon

      5.0
      For this adventure you'll want to make your way to Oak Creek Canyon off highway 89 in Arizona. The GPS should get you there no problemo, my recommendation would be to look for a swimming hole upstream of Slide Rock State Park. Now this adventure is a little bit of a hunt, as you're driving the ca...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Fly Fish Oak Creek

      4.0
      Oak Creek is spring fed from the upper reaches of Oak Creek Canyon. It flows into the Verde River and the upper sections provide for some excellent trout fishing. The trout is stocked from Page Springs Hatchery, below this area the water becomes to warm for trout to survive. While in the area, yo...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Hike to the Wilson Mountain Summit - South Overlook

      4.5
      9.5 mi / 2600 ft gain
      Ever wanted to see Sedona from a bird’s eye view? Sure, you could spring for a helicopter tour. Or…you could hike Wilson Mountain Summit! No other location in Sedona will offer you a view that is so expansive and so breathtaking (and one where you are actually looking DOWN on the helicopters givi...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Wilson Mountain Trail

      11.78 mi / 3051 ft gain
      Wilson Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Hike Munds Mountain

      6 mi / 1400 ft gain
      Munds Mt. is the highpoint due east of the town of Sedona, but due to its forested summit and trailhead accessibility limited to 4WD vehicles, it gets far less interest than hikes like Cathedral Rock, Wilson Mountain, or Fay Canyon yet has fantastic views of the town of Sedona and the surrounding...
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    • 6871 Arizona 89A, Arizona

      Explore Slide Rock State Park

      4.6
      This beautiful State Park, which is the original location of the Pendley Homestead, is a historic apple farm (the apple trees are still there!). This is a favorite stop for families in the summertime, so if you come then, make sure to arrive early.  It’s common to find throngs of people in the cr...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Huckaby Trail

      4.0
      5.95 mi / 797 ft gain
      Huckaby Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Picnic at Banjo Bill

      Nestled in Oak Creek Canyon, and throughout the Red Rock District are several picnic and day-use areas. Popular sites include; West Fork, Red Rock Crossing, Banjo Bill and Grasshopper, which provide unique hiking, creek side picnicking, swimming and fishing opportunities. All Oak Creek Canyon cam...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Devils Kitchen

      5.0
      0.35 mi / 23 ft gain
      Great spot for photos, and is at the beginning of one of the best trails in Sedona.  The parking lot can get full easily, since this is a very popular trail.  The sinkhole is close to the trailhead, but I encourage you to continue on down the Soldier’s Pass trail. As with all outdoor advent...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Soldier's Pass Trail to Brins Mesa Trail

      4.8
      4.4 mi / 617 ft gain
      Starting at the trailhead is a parking lot for around 14 vehicles, arrive early in the morning if you want to be guaranteed a parking spot. Otherwise the hike starts off relatively easy with a quick stop at Devil's Kitchen; a big hole in the ground where a rock has now fallen in (see pictures). ...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Brins Mesa - Soldier Pass Loop

      5.0
      7.6 mi / 1040 ft gain
      This loop starts from Vultee Arch Rd. Important to note that doing this loop from here requires a high clearance 4x4. In this direction, the trail starts off flat and crosses a dry creek bed several times. The trail is relatively easy to follow. This section passes through junipers that offer som...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Broken Arrow Trail to Chicken Point

      4.6
      2.79 mi / 420 ft gain
      Start your hike at the Broken Arrow Trailhead, just .2 miles past the end of Morgan Rd. You will be immediately greeted by Sedona slickrock trails and red rock views for days! Take a minute to sneak a peek at Devil's Dining Room Sinkhole around 0.6 miles in. It has a sign and is just of to the ri...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Broken Arrow Trail to Chapel of the Holy Cross

      4.5
      4.91 mi / 640 ft gain
      The Broken Arrow Trail is stunning.  To reach the Broken Arrow Trail from the town of Sedona, head south on 179-S for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left on Morgan Road. Drive down Morgan Road until you reach the end of the asphalt and it turns into a dirt road. Drive down the dirt road approx...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Airport Loop Trail

      5.0
      3.28 mi / 338 ft gain
      Airport Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sedona, Arizona.
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      Hike the Chimney Rock Loop, Sedona

      2 mi / 400 ft gain
      This loop hike starts at the Andante Trailhead at the end of Andante Road on the edge of Sedona. From the parking area, turn left (west) onto the Andante Trail and follow it for a short distance until the trail ends on the Thunder Mountain Trail. Turn left and follow the Thunder Mountain Trail un...
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    • Sedona, Arizona

      West Fork Trail

      5.0
      6.49 mi / 1102 ft gain
      This is one of the most beautiful hikes in Sedona, Arizona. It is a fairly easy hike, although it is 6 miles roundtrip. A lot of families come here, and children love to play in the water. There are various stream crossings, but for most of them, you should be able to keep dry. The canyon walls ...
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    Camping and Lodging in Oak Creek Canyon

    Manzanita.
    Sedona, Arizona

    Manzanita.

    Chavez Crossing
    Sedona, Arizona

    Chavez Crossing

    Cave Spring
    Sedona, Arizona

    Cave Spring

    Pine Flat Campground West
    Sedona, Arizona

    Pine Flat Campground West

    Crescent Moon Ranch (Az)
    Sedona, Arizona

    Crescent Moon Ranch (Az)

    Crescent Moon
    Sedona, Arizona

    Crescent Moon

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Oak Creek Canyon

    Oak Creek Canyon: A Family-Friendly Weekend Escape from Phoenix

    Oak Creek Canyon: A Family-Friendly Weekend Escape from Phoenix

    DT Christensen

    Experience Sedona's Energy Vortexes

    Experience Sedona's Energy Vortexes

    Sarah Horn

    10 Of Arizona's Best Campsites

    10 Of Arizona's Best Campsites

    Kevin Kaminski

    The 5 Best Winter Camping Spots in Arizona

    The 5 Best Winter Camping Spots in Arizona

    Sara Sheehy

    The top 25 hikes in Arizona

    The top 25 hikes in Arizona

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