Buddha Beach

[heatherpeak]

A few years ago I was in Sedona and took a small "hike"-(don't remember it really being a hike-more like a small walk actually) to a place called Buddha Beach.
I have searched on the web, but can't seem to find it anywhere. I was with others who drove, so I am curious as to where it is.
Any help?
Thanks!!!!

[joebartels]

ohh, you seek buddha...
http://hikearizona.com/phoZOOM.php?ZIP=1469

not a popular "hikers" destination but here it is

there is a trail, but it's not on site
good news is there's a better approach
bad news, extremely popular

Look up Red Rock Crossing
you'll have to wade knee high water to cross
then follow the energy
as the photos show, this is one of the sweetest spots in Arizona
http://hikearizona.com/photocodeZOOM.php?ID=151

[pbaenzig]

In response to heatherpeak's reply:
Buddha Beach Trail is now know as "Baldwin Trail." You can get to the trailhead by driving out Verde Valley School Road in the Village of Oak Creek (left at 2d red light when coming from Phoenix on 179). VVSR loops back and forth, first paved and then car driveable gravel road. After about 4 miles after the turn-off from 179 you should see the sign for Turkey Creek Trail. Turn left into the little side road there and park at the parking lot. Now you have to hike back on VVSR about 200-300 yards and you should see Baldwin Trail start on the left side. It looks unpromising at the beginning, but get better as you go on.

Baldwin Trail joins VVSR further on again at another large parking lot, just before you come to the "No Parking Allowed" Red Rock Crossing dead end. You can start at that end hike the trail the other way.

I find Baldwin Trail by itself only so-so. You may want to combine the walk/hike (1.8 miles) with a hike on the Templeton Trail which gets you to the Cathedral Rock ascent.

Hope this amplifies Joe's a bit cryptic (to me) remarks. Full info can also be found in the Mangum book, "Sedona Hikes," 7th edition.

Peter

[heatherpeak]

In response to pbaenzig's reply:

Thanks!!! I actually just got that book yesterday in the mail and have just started reading it!
Will take your advice and combine the hikes...
Thanks again!
-Heather