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| Hiking | 18.94 Miles |
4,576 AEG |
| | Hiking | 18.94 Miles | 9 Hrs 32 Mns | | 2.33 mph |
| 4,576 ft AEG | 1 Hour 24 Mns Break | 14 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | One of my favorite Sedona loops that is tough to get takers. A mile of scarce shoulder highway between Sterling Pass Trail #46 and North Wilson Mountain Trail #123 is the issue.
I suggested 6 hikes and Bruce selected this loop. Figured with an early start knocking out the hwy first, it might not be so dangerous. We lucked out. Dave was returning home from a multi-day trip up north. Shuttle plus classic Dave one liners as a bonus!
North Wilson Mountain Trail #123
Typically I prefer the spectacular Autumn foliage display. Late spring green after the better than average rainfall since January was a nice change of scenery.
Wilson Mountain Trail #10
We passed 3 or 4 little groups heading down from Wilson Bench. Tread could use a rake crew.
Jim Thompson Trail #124
Bumping this from 2 stars to 3. Easily higher if weren't for all the nearby world class options.
Cibola Pass & Jordan Trail
Arizona Cypress is one of my favs. Red Rock backdrop makes it sing.
Soldier Pass Trail #66
World class trail packs a mean punch. Never gets old for me. Not busy as the mercury rises. Shockingly had Soldier Arches to ourselves for the majority of lunch until a friendly mother and daughter arrived.
Brins Mesa Trail #119
Not my fav. Highlight was helping out a happy foreign tourist family.
Vultee Arch Trail #22
Abundant rainfall this year has this one feeling like a jungle. Shade in the late afternoon makes ccw favorable.
Sterling Pass Trail #46
Rocks hard IMO. Steep both sides but the views are worth it.
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Wildflowers Observation Light
Very nice variety throughout the loop |
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