Summary: A pleasant hike in a ponderosa pine forest with interesting rocks and cliffs
Challenge Level: Easy
Hiking Distance: About 2 1/2 miles round trip (although you can hike further if you want)
Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179) proceed north on SR 89A through Uptown Sedona and head in to Oak Creek Canyon. Drive for 17 1/2 miles and turn right on a dirt road, located at GPS coordinates: 35° 03.283' N; 111° 43.960' W, which is about 1 mile past the scenic overlook. Follow the dirt road to one of many places to park. We parked at GPS coordinates: 35° 03.521' N; 111° 43.061' W.
Description: This hike takes you through a pine forest near Flagstaff off of SR 89A (Oak Creek Canyon). There are interesting rock formations as you travel along Kelly Canyon via Pumphouse Wash. The ambient temperature you encounter for this hike is cool because of the elevation (about 6400 feet) and the shade provided by the trees. We found snow on our hike late in April 2009. It would make a pleasant summer hike.
Photos:
Guest Photos:
Here are photos taken in June 2008 by Lou Camp
For those of you who have a Garmin (tm) GPS unit, I have the Garmin (tm) GPS data for the hike.
Great Sedona Hikes
Last Updated January 22, 2010
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