Hiline Trail - Sedona • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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My Son #2 – Johnny, wanted to hike in Sedona, so we opted for the Cathedral Rock Loop. We arrived at the Baldwin Trailhead at 730am and decided to the loop clockwise – Baldwin/Templeton/Cathedral Rock/Templeton/Slim Shady/HiLine.

The weather was pleasant, but we could feel the humidity. The Templeton Trail along the backside is always nice. The creek was flowing and the shade was nice too. Once you start hiking up towards the Cathedral Rock Trail, it becomes what the rest of the day was going to be like.

Lot of people hiking up when we go to the base of the formation. I have seen way more in the past though. We made it up to the “End of Trail” and explored a little. Did the obligatory photos and started back down.

Once we got back on the Templeton Trail and started heading towards the Slim Shady junction, we lost the crowds. A couple of brave mountain bikers passed up going the opposite direction. The clouds gave way in this section, and I could feel the heat. The Slim Shady trail is a little rougher than I remember, but we made it to the HiLine junction after checking out the Yavapai Point Lookout.

I have never been on the Hiline trail and I think it was the nicest part of the entire loop. Amazing views looking north/west/east. I think the view of Cathedral Rock from this trail is as good or better than Red Rock Crossing. We saw no other hikers along this part of the hike. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, I guess. In spite of the Double Diamond “warnings” at the start, I was really surprised to see as many mountain bike tracks on this one. It’s not bad for hiking, but I would not want to ride a bike up or down in a few of the steeper sections.

As we started along the trail, we could see the thunderclouds approaching from the north. The heat was tempered by the nice cool breeze being pushed ahead of the impending storm. We made it back to the Baldwin Trailhead just as the clouds arrived. A very light sprinkle hit us, but we could see some heavy rains to the west.

After the hike, we rewarded ourselves with a visit to the Sedona Beer Company. Very nice selection of brews for sure. A wonderful day spend in Sedona. I just wish my other two sons enjoy hiking as much as Johnny does. I guess the hiking "bug" bites you or it doesn't

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Dec 19 2023

OllieDood

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Joined Aug 16 2018
MP, AZ

Transrept - Hiline - Slim Shady Loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 19 2023
		OllieDood • Triplogs 11

Hiking	8.85 Miles	1,132 AEG

Hiking	8.85 Miles	4 Hrs 48 Mns	1.84 mph
	1,132 ft AEG

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Transept Trail - Sedona

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Made a nice loop starting on the Transept Trail starting on Verde Valley School Rd. I did a clockwise loop connecting Transept, Hiline, Slim Shady, Made in the Shady and Castle Rocks trails. There was a small bit of scrambling down the saddle between North and South Castle Rock but nothing too bad. I just stuck to the north side of the saddle. Saw among other things, what I assume was a dead coyoyte, many cool towers, and a beautiful boulder with a perfect 20' handcrack.

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Sep 30 2023

astrobrewer

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Routes 209
Photos 1,231
Triplogs 196

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Joined Mar 14 2015
Phoenix, AZ

Cathedral Rock Loop, AZ

Hiking		Sep 30 2023
		astrobrewer • Triplogs 196

Hiking	9.33 Miles	1,997 AEG

Hiking	9.33 Miles	6 Hrs 31 Mns	1.72 mph
	1,997 ft AEG	1 Hour 6 Mns Break

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After a hot summer of not hiking the gang decided to head up to Sedona for an easy warm up hike. LOL. The plan was to hike a loop around Cathedral Rock going counter-clockwise. We started at Yavapai Vista following Slim Shady Trail north. Slim Shady is a pretty trail that winds north through the forest, and true to its name it was nice and shady. We turned left at the trail junction and followed the Templeton Trail toward the West. Once we got out of the forest we could see that the trail was taking us toward Cathedral Rock which got larger and larger as we approached.

When we reached the junction with the short Cathedral Rock trail we could see that there was a line of people heading up and down the rock. The sign said that it was only 0.3 miles up so we got into the line and started up. It starts with some stairs that have fences on both sides to help you stay on the trail. So far so good. Then you run out of stairs and start walking up the red rock which keeps getting steeper and steeper. For the most part it isn't too difficult but there are a couple of spots where I needed to use my hands to hold on. The steepest bits follow crevices in the rock that help give traction. There are markings painted on the rock to indicate the preferred path which help a lot. It's hard work climbing the steep rock and I had to stop and rest several times on the way up. Luckily there are plateaus periodically where one can rest out of the way of folks on the trail. The last stretch to the top has stairs so you don't have to worry about sliding down, but my legs were complaining anyway from the steep climb. But finally we got to the top which is a reasonably broad plateau just South of the Northernmost flat topped peak. Spectacular view from the top. Totally worth it. We stopped, rested, had snacks and took pictures. There's a popular picture spot on the side of that North peak that looks precarious with a several hundred foot vertical drop, but it's easy enough to get to.

I should mention that there was a high wind advisory for Coconino and about half way up the rock at the top of the steepest section we got out onto a plateau and the wind was really cranking. Not so hard that it was hard to stand, but hard enough to take hats off and generally be unpleasant. Luckily the trail had some sheltered areas after that. Anyway, after resting at the top where it wasn't windy at all, we followed the trail to the South which led to a short, steep climb to a small plateau between the spires. This spot was a wind tunnel and we only stayed long enough to catch our breath.

I was a little apprehensive about the climb down because I know that up is usually easier than down. But down wasn't so bad. I'm not ashamed to admit that I slid down on my butt on a couple of the really steep spots. But we got down in fairly short order. It was not as exhausting as going up, but my legs were really feeling it when we got to the bottom.

After a short rest we continued West on Templeton Trail. The trail wound around Cathedral Rock and then started going downhill to Oak Creek. There were lots of people along the creek since it was a warm and sunny day. We followed the creek for a short way and then got to a sign pointing us up the hill away from the Creek. When we got to the junction with the Baldwin Trail we went left to take the shorter segment of the loop towards the Hiline Trail which we followed back to the start.

Hiline Trail started out gently climbing which was ok. But then there were some seriously steep sections. At the top of the steepest rocky chute there were several mountain bikers working up the nerve to continue down the trail. We were heading up and didn't wait to see if anyone did that kamikaze run. I'm not a mountain biker, but it didn't look survivable to me. After that super steep section it leveled off for a bit, and then climbed some more. Not quite as steep but more than enough for my tired legs. Eventually we reached the ridge and the trail levelled out. This part of the trail is on the plateau on the South side of Cathedral Rock, and we were almost level with where we climbed on Cathedral Rock trail.

Hiline followed the ridge away from Cathedral Rock to the next mountain to the South, and then climbed some more. Ugh. At a plateau there is a junction with the Transept Trail, but we stayed on Hiline which traversed around the mountain at the high elevation we had reached. That explains the trail name. After what seemed forever we finally started going downhill and back to the Yavapai Vista.

It was a lot more distance and elevation than I had wanted for a first hike of the season, but there were amazing views all along the way.

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Nov 19 2022

ShatteredArm

Guides 12
Routes 192
Photos 863
Triplogs 356

42 male

Joined Nov 30 2015
Phoenix, AZ

Hiline/Templeton loop, AZ

Run/Jog		Nov 19 2022
		ShatteredArm • Triplogs 356

Run/Jog	9.89 Miles	1,097 AEG

Run/Jog	9.89 Miles	2 Hrs 51 Mns	4.46 mph
	1,097 ft AEG	38 Mns Break

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Day out with a small group, running pace was faster than I usually prefer these days, but the breaks were long. Like we just got to talking and forgot we were out for a run, and the elderly couples we passed would catch back up to us. I've done this loop in the opposite direction, it's a fun one, and it was surprisingly not overly crowded until the very late stages, when the mountain bikers started swarming. Temperatures were perfect.

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Jan 14 2022

jochal

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Routes 25
Photos 1,890
Triplogs 604

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Joined Sep 13 2009
Mesa, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Jan 14 2022
		jochal • Triplogs 604

Hiking	6.40 Miles	1,300 AEG

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Hermit Trail - Sedona

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Trip with the family to do the Hiline-Cathedral-Templeton loop. We took the unofficial trail from Hiline to Cathedral, but rather than connect with the cathedral trail below the saddle, we went up the ravine to the southern saddle. It worked out.

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Apr 12 2020

xthine

Photos 418
Triplogs 169

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Joined Jul 22 2016
Sedona, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Run/Jog		Apr 12 2020
		xthine • Triplogs 169

Run/Jog	3.63 Miles	434 AEG

Run/Jog	3.63 Miles	1 Hour 3 Mns	3.46 mph
	434 ft AEG

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Greeted by 2 off leash standard poodles shortly acted hopping on the trail. Didn’t run into any bikes today, only a handful of people close to the start of the trail.
Maintaining physical distance while stepping off and avoiding cryptobiotic soil keeps you on your toes for sure

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Nov 23 2019

DarthStiller

Guides 27
Routes 670
Photos 12,111
Triplogs 857

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2019
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 857

Hiking	12.10 Miles	1,700 AEG

Hiking	12.10 Miles	6 Hrs 6 Mns	1.98 mph
	1,700 ft AEG

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JimmyLyding

Jim made plans to be in town early for the holiday and wanted to do a hike for this weekend. I was set on another Sedona hike. I hadn't ever yet hiked in the central portion of Sedona, probably because that's where most of the crowds are. The Hiline looked like an interesting trail to center around, and get a few others in as well. I was up at 3:30am and out the door by 5. After meeting up at the Happy Valley park and ride and a few stops on the way up, we started hiking at 8am.

From the Courthouse Vista TH, we headed north on the Slim Shady Trail, then took the Hiline westbound. The climb up to the Hiline didn't seem like much, but we had very nice views fairly quickly. Around the bend gave very nice views of Cathedral Rock. At the end of the Hiline Trail, we did a figure 8 with the Baldwin Trail, then headed back to the Slim Shady Trail along the Templeton Trail, then took Slim Shady back tot he car.

Saw only one hiker and one biker along the Hiline, then when we got to the Baldwin Trail, the crowds were out, but nothing too back. The west half of the Hiline Trail was very steep and rugged, making us wonder how the biker was able to get down that. The Templeton Trail was covered with the dead fall foliage, making for scenery you don't normally see much of in AZ.

The crowds really weren't bad, especially considering the weather and how close to the holiday it is. The tourists make it obvious that they're out of town and haven't seen Sedona before, which gives me more of an appreciation of how nice it is to live close enough to be there in 2-3 hours for a dayhike.

The weather started very cool, around 40 degrees, and got warm enough to shed the sweatshirt, but never hot. Very sunny all day, making for great photo conditions.

Got back home around 6pm and spent a good portion of the evening fixing the brakes on my wife's car. Very busy, but very satisfying day.

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Nov 23 2019

JimmyLyding

Guides 111
Routes 433
Photos 4,307
Triplogs 788

51 male

Joined Feb 16 2007
Walnut Creek, CA

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2019
		JimmyLyding • Triplogs 788

Hiking	12.10 Miles	1,700 AEG

Hiking	12.10 Miles	6 Hrs 6 Mns	1.98 mph
	1,700 ft AEG

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DarthStiller

It's always a blast to hike with the Stiller when I get to town. This was an inspired choice. I was surprised to realize that I'd never done anything in the main part of Red Rock country south of Sedona so this hike was much appreciated. I was amazed that this was the first hike I'd done with Stiller where I drove. I'm not sure he appreciated my California-style driving (it wasn't that bad), but we got back pretty early which was cool.
I like the Arizona cypress that are found in the area.

Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate

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Oct 09 2019

Hansenaz

Guides 4
Routes 205
Photos 9,282
Triplogs 526

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Joined Apr 06 2005
Phoenix, AZ

Cathedral Rock Loop and Balloon, AZ

Hiking		Oct 09 2019
		Hansenaz • Triplogs 526

Hiking	6.17 Miles	1,088 AEG

Hiking	6.17 Miles	3 Hrs	2.08 mph
	1,088 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Courthouse Butte Loop Trail

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Our kids got my wife a hot air balloon ride for her birthday and she brought me along. Since it was scheduled to be over by 10AM I figured we could add a Sedona hike and I asked Bruce the Eagle to make a recommendation including his recent "new way" to Cathedral Rock and he sent me a nice track.

The balloon ride was a lot of fun and I include some pictures. The hike was also a lot of fun. Fairly generic from the Yavapai Point Trailhead on to the Hiline Trail. The new connector leaves the Hiline with Cathedral Rock right in front of you. I'm not sure it's official status - somebody had partially blocked it off with branches but it's clearly a good trail that heads right over to Cathedral.

Met up with the popular Cathedral Rock Trail just below the saddle/overlook. Took a quick trip up to join the other tourists looking over the other side then took the steep route back down (first time for me - would be more fun without the crowd). Then the Easy Breezy contoured us back to the car. Nice loop.

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Sep 28 2019

joebartels

Guides 264
Routes 2,799
Photos 14,514
Triplogs 5,896

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Joined Nov 20 1996

Bell - Rabbit - Hog - Chicken - Hiline Loop, AZ

Hiking		Sep 28 2019
		joebartels • Triplogs 5,896

Hiking	20.30 Miles	2,479 AEG

Hiking	20.30 Miles	8 Hrs 9 Mns		2.66 mph
	2,479 ft AEG	31 Mns Break	20 LBS Pack

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Rabbit Ears

Llama Trail

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Chapel Trail - Sedona

Mystic Trail

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Hog Wash Trail - Sedona

Hog Heaven Trail - Sedona

High on the Hog Trail - Sedona

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Bell Rock Trail
Excellent tread. Old road. IMO it adapts well to demand, curbs destruction and maintains impact within reason. Key being the hearty fencing. Which are short long lasting log poles with a single strand wire. Cuts down on spider use-trails. Doesn't beg to be destroyed as you could easily step over it. Dad always said locks do not prevent thieves, they keep honest people honest.

Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
Our hike covered a majority. This hike is good for those looking for an easy hike with a high volume red rock experience.

Rabbit Ears
Upped my rating from 2 to 3. Descent tread. Possibly the best option to get away from crowds in this network of trails through world class red rock. That said I don't detest crowds and the Rabbit Ears themselves look like trouble to explore.

Llama Trail
Works well to bridge over to the Little Horse network of trails. Mountain bikers can fly through so stay alert.

Little Horse Trail #61
Under appreciated. Solid choice if it works into the web you weave. We walked over a 2 foot slender snake just before reaching Little Horse TH.

Chapel Trail
Like the bag cotton candy comes in you'll forget it after it's served its purpose. Two guys with gps got off trail not paying attention then almost got passed by a family they recently passed. Good chuckle for the memory bank.

Mystic Trail
Near neighborhood. Nobody's favorite. Incredible red rock views nevertheless.

Pig Tail Trail
Added to HAZ. Sedona is determined to put the McDowell spaghetti network to shame. Good alternative to northern Mystic.

Hog Wash Trail
We only hiked 0.2 mi. Can be used to bridge Broken Arrow Trail. Most use from that trailhead.

Hog Heaven Trail
It goes up in grip-n-grunt style. Forget the stroller, it's a big girl trail. We lunched in heaven before getting High on the Hog based on previous experience. Perfect.

High on the Hog Trail
The red rock party continues.

HT Trail
This gets you under SR 179. Nothing special, appreciated.

Easy Breezy Trail
Alternative to Templeton Trail. We crossed paths with a group that tried in earnest to ask hiking questions. We cordially chatted without breaking pace. A minute later wondered how the high school smokers group wandered so far out yonder.

Cathedral Rock Trail #170
The trail was busy as expected. I had trouble balancing the first step into the groove. A kid screaming his head off at the saddle for simple attention was the highlight.

Bruce found a path on satellite to bridge over to Hiline. Not a zoo, far from deserted. Rivals the Hangover Trail.

Hiline Trail
Finally got to check this one out. Brian published the guide here on HAZ two years ago and it screamed winner.

Slim Shady Trail
V.O.C. aorta to Templeton. A nice juniper dense trail. We only hiked 0.1 mi so the naggin rhythm never caught on... May I have your attention, please? Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

Coconino Trail
This is now an official trail. This short access trail to Yavapai Trailhead is really an extension of the also short Hermit Trail.

Synopsis
Liked this four years ago. The Hiline tweak easily puts it in the top 3 Sedona mini mega loops.

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Sep 28 2019

The_Eagle

Guides 41
Routes 1,627
Photos 14,983
Triplogs 2,762

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Bell Rabbit Chicken Hog Church Cathedral Hi 2, AZ

Hiking		Sep 28 2019
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,762

Hiking	20.77 Miles	2,796 AEG

Hiking	20.77 Miles	10 Hrs 41 Mns		2.09 mph
	2,796 ft AEG	45 Mns Break	14 LBS Pack

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Bell Rock Trail

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Rabbit Ears

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Chapel Trail - Sedona

Mystic Trail

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High on the Hog Trail - Sedona

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A tweak of a redo of a trek done 4 years ago.

1) You can't go wrong with the views on any of these trails.
2) The weather and clouds made this a memorable hike that photos do not do justice.
3) Hog Heaven, High on the Hog, the unnamed use trail from Cathedral Trail and Highline are standouts.
4) With the new route found from Cathedral to Hiline, I will never do the full Cathedral Rock Trail again.
5) This track has been added to the playlist.

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Aug 31 2019

Thoreau

Routes 10
Photos 466
Triplogs 680

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Joined Mar 10 2008
Phoenix, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Mtn Biking		Aug 31 2019
		Thoreau • Triplogs 680

Mtn Biking	7.25 Miles	751 AEG

Mtn Biking	7.25 Miles	1 Hour 40 Mns	4.35 mph
	751 ft AEG

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May 29 2019

fricknaley

Guides 93
Routes 397
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Triplogs 4,128

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Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		May 29 2019
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,128

Hiking	8.09 Miles	1,065 AEG

Hiking	8.09 Miles	4 Hrs 8 Mns	2.01 mph
	1,065 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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Spent a picture perfect day in Sedona hiking the Hiline-Cathedral-Templeton loop around cathedral rock. I had been wanting to show Michelle and Sierra this hike. They loved it. Glorious Sedona day!

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Mar 30 2019

Thoreau

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Triplogs 680

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Phoenix, AZ

Courthouse Butte Loop Trail

Sedona, AZ

Mtn Biking		Mar 30 2019
		Thoreau • Triplogs 680

Mtn Biking	7.28 Miles	761 AEG

Mtn Biking	7.28 Miles	1 Hour 16 Mns	5.75 mph
	761 ft AEG

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May 01 2018

fricknaley

Guides 93
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Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Sedona Hike, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2018
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,128

Hiking	23.00 Miles	3,950 AEG

Hiking	23.00 Miles	9 Hrs 32 Mns		2.53 mph
	3,950 ft AEG	26 Mns Break	12 LBS Pack

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Bell Rock

Bell Rock Trail

Rabbit Ears

Llama Trail

Little Horse Trail #61

Broken Arrow Trail #125

High on the Hog Trail - Sedona

Hog Heaven Trail - Sedona

Hog Wash Trail - Sedona

Mystic Trail

Chapel Trail - Sedona

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this is the one i couldn't wait for. modified the Bruce/Joe loop by tagging on some excellent additional trail miles and circling around behind cathedral. there was a big storm front moving in that evening so i knew i was on the clock a little bit for this one.

started off messing around up on the beautiful bell rock. went up the lower chute and decided in the interest of time (ie storm) to call it there, for this trip. i will be back for the top one day. scrambled down and around on courthouse butte. took a minute to figure out the unmarked loop out to the rabbit ears. the way out is a bit of a rocky slog, but once you hit the high point, loop around to magnificent view of the rabbit ears and bring it home on the much more entertaining northern leg, this becomes a much more worthwhile excursion!

scenic traverse on llama and little horse over to chicken point for the next high yield part of the hike. views from chicken point are always wonderful. broken arrow is great, then the absolutely fantastic high on the hog and hog heaven trails. man i love these two trails. completed the loop around the mountains on hog wash, mystic and chapel trails. headed back to 179 then crossed under it on little horse and the surprisingly nice HT trails.

next up was probably my most anticipated part of the day looping over to, up/down, then around cathedral. the templeton trail is underrated in my opinion and the segment from HT to cathedral junction, i found to be lovely. this is when the weather really moved in. i contemplated bailing on going up/down cathedral since i've done it numerous times. instead i decided to just put on my bobby rockets and blast up and down. more templeton awesomeness to the creek, then short but sweet crossover on baldwin to the Hiline trail. Folks, we have another sedona winner with the Hiline Trail. completely awesome trail, with sections remniscent of the hogs/hangover. the weather was pretty crazy at this point so i had to keep it moving, but this was really outstanding. i had earlier notions of adding a few extra miles at the end with looping made in the shade and slim shady, but it was pretty clear it was time to call it a day. and i was getting sick of the wind at this point too. ha

outstanding big day out there, without that many people all things considered. my gps screwed up on me for a while on the little horse and broken arrow trails, so the numbers associated with my gps route are not right (a little too low, especially the elevation). for those interested, the route is good though.

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Mar 30 2018

Sun_Ray

Routes 144
Photos 1,145
Triplogs 1,238

77 male

Joined Sep 09 2004
Scottsdale, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Mar 30 2018
		Sun_Ray • Triplogs 1,238

Hiking	3.45 Miles	428 AEG

Hiking	3.45 Miles	2 Hrs 31 Mns	2.30 mph
	428 ft AEG	1 Hour 1 Min Break

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Visiting friends in Sedona. I wanted to do the Baldwin Loop but when we reached Hiline Trail junction we elected to take it. This part of the trail is double diamond for mountain bikers and it's posted 'one way'. Bikers were coming toward us and it was fun to sit on the side of the trail and watch them come down some very steep sections of trail. We hiked out and when I had enough we all turned around. Parked at the Baldwin Trailhead on Verde Valley School Rd and hiked the Baldwin trail and a short section of the hiline. With Sue, Rich and Judy.

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Jan 22 2018

gregstewart1952

Guides 1
Routes 29
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Triplogs 3

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Joined Aug 15 2016
Prescott Valley

Cathedral Rock Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 22 2018
		gregstewart1952 • Triplogs 3

Hiking	8.21 Miles	987 AEG

Hiking	8.21 Miles	5 Hrs 2 Mns	1.84 mph
	987 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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We start this loop at the Baldwin trail head on Verde Valley School Road north of the village of Oak Creek. You can also start the loop at the Yavapai Point trail head and the Cathedral Rock trail head. Starting from the Baldwin trail head: there are many different ecosystems along this trail. Starting out on the Baldwin trail, you follow Oak Creek along the North side of Cathedral Rock where it is cool and shady in the morning. Joining up to the Templeton trail, you are in high desert chaparral continuing in the morning shadow of Cathedral Rock. Soon you come to the Cathedral Rock trail head where you may encounter tourists sunning themselves and taking photos on a large rock ledge on the East side of Cathedral rock. There is a steep, dangerous trail to the summit here, the Cathedral Rock trail. Next is a little warren of short trails to get to the Hiline Trail. We took the Yavapai Vista and the Easy Breezy trails, which wind near the slick rock near the Yavapai Vista trail head. The Hiline trail is a delight, climbing above the valley below and showing breathtaking views of the red rock skyline, including Bell Rock and Courthouse Rock. The first part of the Hiline trail is quite popular, especially on weekends. People usually go about two miles to a high plateau overlooking Verde Schoolhouse road to the East and then return. If you continue past this point you will head through a canyon to a series of steep dry wash descents. You are in low chaparral at this point, with ocatilla and palo verde trees. Look back to the high plateau on the Hiline trail to see how far you have come. Return to the Baldwin trail parking lot via the South and West portions of the Baldwin loop.

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Aug 11 2017

mt98dew

Guides 69
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Joined Oct 24 2010
Phoenix,Az

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Aug 11 2017
		mt98dew • Triplogs 2,387

Hiking	8.90 Miles	387 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	3 Hrs 17 Mns	2.71 mph
	387 ft AEG

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Belated post. I did this hike without knowing too much about the Hiline. Since I knew it connected to the Baldwin, I decided to start from the Baldwin TH. When I got to the TH, (around 10:00am), I was surpsrised to find that the Hiline Trail was not indicated on any of the maps. Having hiked the Baldwin the week before I knew where the Hiline intersected so I knew where I wanted go, but I wasn't sure which direction on the Baldwin Loop would get me there quicker. I decided to go CCW, which turned out to be 1.3 miles to reach the junction. I had started off jogging but I didn't last too long about 2 miles into my run I petered out as I tried to jog up a steep incline on the Hiline. This really was the only significant elevation change on the whole trail but it took my wind and motivation. As it turned out it wasn't a bad trade off. Some things should not be hurried and this is one of those trails. That climb got me some elevation and I got some great perspectives of Cathedral Rock and awesome views to the south! I spent quite a bit of time contemplating possible ascents of Cathedral Rock. It almost looks as if you can get close to the top from the east side, but I still think some scaling skills and gear would be required to reach the top. A little over 3 miles in there is a sign indicating Hiline Trail. At this juncture there looks to be a user trail that heads off to Cathedral Rock so it looks as if people have taken a closer look. About .5 miles past the sign I reached a bluff that provided a nice overlook of the west and north vistas. This turned out to be the highest point of the trail. There was group of hikers chilling there so I didn't stop then, but I took it in on my way back. From the bluff, the trail dropped gradually with some ups and downs following the contours of the mountain. As it headed east and curved south I was treated to beautiful views of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. At 4.5 miles the trail ended at Slim Shady juncture. At this point I turned around and headed back. The views were just as worthwhile seeing them for a second time. The only thing I did differently was when I got back to the Baldwin, I continued on the trail to finish the loop. It turned out that the northern segment of the trail was 1.1 miles long. Awesome hike! Temps were in the 80's all day with some great clouds in the background. They didn't provide any shade but they made for some nice pictures!

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Apr 09 2017

trekkin_gecko

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Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Cathedral Rock Loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 09 2017
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	10.22 Miles	2,050 AEG

Hiking	10.22 Miles	5 Hrs 46 Mns	2.14 mph
	2,050 ft AEG	1 Hour Break

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Kaibab Trail - Sedona

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very fun loop that has been on our radar for about a year now
@azwanderingbear and @azbeaver were able to join @tibber and i for it
we started from yavapai vista but there are other options for parking
best to go counterclockwise so that you meet the mountain bikers descending hiline head on
we added cathedral rock from templeton since wade and mary jo hadn't been up there
also took the long way on baldwin, but another time we would take the cutoff for better scenery
all the trails were nice, providing a variety of views and terrain
templeton dropped down to oak creek, where we stopped for a snack
very lush and green along the creek
saw a hawk swoop down and snatch what we think was a frog out of the creek

the west side of baldwin was the least interesting, but hit the hiline soon enough
great trail with a couple of gnarly climbs and a good stretch on slickrock similar to hangover trail
dropped back down to slim shady and out
saw a few hikers on templeton, tons on the cathedral rock trail, a few near the creek and some bikers on hiline
can't imagine going down those drops
perfect temps all day, slightly overcast much of the time, and slight breeze
very enjoyable day with good company
nice to get out with mary jo and wade again
angela, we've picked some good ones this year
highly recommend this hike, keeping the cathedral rock spur but taking the shortest segment of baldwin

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Apr 09 2017

AZWanderingBear

Guides 27
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Triplogs 700

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Joined Jan 23 2008
Phoenix, AZ

Cathedral Rock Loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 09 2017
		AZWanderingBear • Triplogs 700

Hiking	10.22 Miles	2,050 AEG

Hiking	10.22 Miles	5 Hrs 46 Mns	2.14 mph
	2,050 ft AEG	1 Hour Break

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