GREAT SEDONA HIKES

Huckaby Trail

Summary: A hike along the bank of Oak Creek

Challenge Level: Moderate

Hiking Distance: About 2 1/2 miles one way, 5 miles round trip

Trailhead Directions: For the Schnebly Hill Trailhead: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), drive south on SR 179 for about 1/4 mile. Just as you cross the Oak Creek Bridge, turn left on to Schnebly Hill Road. Drive on the paved Schnebly Hill Road for 1 mile and turn left in to the parking area. If you start driving on the unpaved Schnebly Hill Road you’ve missed the trailhead. Turn around and go back.

For the Midgley Bridge Trailhead: From the "Y" roundabout (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), go north on SR 89A to the Midgley Bridge. Just as you cross the bridge, the trailhead parking is on your left. The parking lot can fill up quickly on the weekends.

Description: The Schnebly Hill Road trailhead is shared with the Munds Wagon trail. The Huckaby trailhead is on the west side of the parking area. The trail rises and falls as you approach Oak Creek. Then you descend to the eastern bank of Oak Creek. You have views of "Lucy," "Snoopy," Cathedral Rock and Uptown Sedona. Unless the water is low and you want to cross to the other side of Oak Creek, end the hike at the Midgley Bridge, just north of Uptown Sedona.

If you can cross Oak Creek, proceed on the western side of Oak Creek along the slickrock bank. After about 0.3 miles of following Oak Creek you'll come to the continuation of the Huckaby Trail. Follow it up to Midgley Bridge and a fine view area.

If you begin the hike at the Midgley Bridge, follow the signs to the view area and continue descending down into Oak Creek. When you reach the water, turn west and follow the Creek about 0.3 mile and cross over. You'll pick up the continuation of the Huckaby Trail and can hike to the Schnebly Hill Road trailhead.

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