Thanks for the response. Hmm. . . . You appear to have thought we want to go to the TOP of Capital Butte. You give us too much credit. Please see the route "Devils to Teacup" at http://hikearizona.com/map.php?MY=13641&M=3. This skirts the back of Capital Butte taking the saddle point I...

The peak of Thunder Mountain in Sedona, AZ looms high over the town, but is essentially inaccessible to all but the best and courageous. But . . . can one start/park at the Devil's Bridge Trailhead to the north and skirt through the back side of Thunder Mountain just over a relatively low and modera...