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Sedona hike for a fit "non-hiker"
Posted: Aug 02 2006 11:38 pm
by Al_HikesAZ
I sincerely need your help.
What is the best hike for a fit "non-hiker" in the Sedona area?
I can find great hikes for me in Sedona, but I'm looking to hike with my wife - a fit person but with back problems. I guess I'm looking for C or D hikes (Sierra Club scale).
(And don't tell me from the room to the hot tub!!)
Re: Sedona hike for a fit "non-hiker"
Posted: Aug 02 2006 11:56 pm
by PrestonSands
Boynton Canyon is a nice hike. Very scenic, little elevation change, and not difficult. Lots of red rocks, and it ends in a box canyon.
Posted: Aug 03 2006 7:56 am
by hikeaz
TrailDex spat out these 1-4 milers: (filters were: Sedona, Novice & less than 1500' gain)
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Rated Hike Summaries
HAZ FS BLM NPS Photos Trips
Logged ?
Diff ?
Dist ?
Gain
Airport Loop 9 2 1 3.2 300
Allens Bend 17 3 1.5 1 100
Brins Mesa Trail 102 14 1.5 3.6 600
Chimney Rock 5 2 1 1.3 360
Coffee Pot 16 1 1.5 2.5 400
Cresent Moon Trail 0.5 1 0
Dead Man's Pass 6 0 0 0
Devil's Bridge 79 27 1.5 1.8 320
Doe Mountain 18 12 1.5 2.6 550
East Pocket
Fay Canyon Arch 40 17 1.5 1.8 260
HC Rim Trail 10 1 1 1.2 127
Lee Mountain 20 0 0 0
Margs Draw 2 1 2.4 200
Merry Go Round 9 0 1 0
And these 4-9 milers..
Rated Hike Summaries
HAZ FS BLM NPS Photos Trips
Logged ?
Diff ?
Dist ?
Gain
Bell Rock Courthouse Butte Loop 39 12 1.5 4.75 110
Mooney Trail 12 0 4.2 500
Munds Wagon Trail 6 1 4.4 1100
Palatki/Honanki Indian Ruins 80 9 0.5 4 0
West Fork 512 105 1.5 4 200
Posted: Aug 03 2006 8:28 pm
by Trishness
I totally agree with Preston Sands and think Boynton Canyon is an excellent choice. It's a beauty!
Two others to consider would be West Fork and also Broken Arrow. West Fork is relatively flat and you can hike as far back as you want. Broken Arrow has a nice little side trip down to Submarine Rock. I guess you know you'll see lots of people on all these trails.
