Summary: The hike provides nice views of Steamboat Rock and of Midgley Bridge.
Challenge Level: Moderate
Hiking Distance: About 2 1/2 miles each way, 5 miles round trip
Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 179 and State Route 89A), go north on SR 89A about 1/4 mile to Jordan Road. Turn left on Jordan Road and drive to the end. Turn left and proceed to the cul de sac and continue straight on the dirt road. You'll come to the parking lot after another 1/2 mile. The parking is located at GPS coordinates: 34° 54.508' N; 111° 46.373' W. Walk back down the road a short distance to where the trail starts.
Description: You'll be hiking in a westerly direction, and pass near Steamboat Rock. The views begin about 0.6 miles in to the hike. We stopped after about 2 1/2 miles for a nice view of the Midgley Bridge, although you'll be facing the sun as you try to take a photo.
Photos:
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Guest Photos:
Here are photos by David Butler
For those of you who have a GPS unit, I have the GPS data available for the hike.
Great Sedona Hikes
Last Updated December 5, 2009
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