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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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Sep 30 2023

astrobrewer

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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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Apr 22 2023

Moovyoaz

Guides 5
Routes 27
Photos 189
Triplogs 26

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Joined Dec 06 2002
Phoenix, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Apr 22 2023
		Moovyoaz • Triplogs 26

Hiking	8.99 Miles	1,303 AEG

Hiking	8.99 Miles	4 Hrs 56 Mns	2.16 mph
	1,303 ft AEG	46 Mns Break

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Starting from Sedona's Baldwin trailhead, I hiked east to the Templeton trail along Cathedral Rock. The trail to the top reminded me of old pictures of the Chilkoot trail with a steady line of hikers. Continuing east I caught the Slim shady trail, then south to the High Line, then back West to the Baldwin trailhead. Total 9 miles per Route Scout. Overall not too busy except for a few crazy mountain bikers.

Wildflowers Observation Moderate

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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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Sep 15 2022

Tortoise_Hiker

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Routes 148
Photos 9,928
Triplogs 3,655

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Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Sep 15 2022
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,655

Hiking	5.98 Miles	504 AEG

Hiking	5.98 Miles	2 Hrs 27 Mns	2.44 mph
	504 ft AEG

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Bell Rock Trail

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I started this hike from Courthouse Vista trailheads. I used Phone trail-Bell Rock trail-Templeton trail to get to Easy Breezy trail. About.6 of a mile. I followed the Eagles route from there, albeit backwards. You can start at the other end by using the Cathedral Rock trailhead. Use part of Cathedral Rock trail and Templeton trail to get to that end of Easy Breezy trail. Probably about.6 of a mile to get to that end too.
Evidence of recent rain but the red dirt packs nicely. Stayed mud free. Nice tree cover, views and plenty of interesting rock areas.
Only saw 5 mountain bikers and 1 hiker on trail.
Nice weather this morning and a very enjoyable outing!

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Apr 21 2022

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Mini Slim Shady Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Apr 21 2022
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	7.20 Miles	709 AEG

Mtn Biking	7.20 Miles	1 Hour 31 Mns		5.54 mph
	709 ft AEG	13 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Started at Yavapai Vista and rode Slim Shady, Templeton, Easy Breezy, and made my way back to parking. Busy in Sedona today!

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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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	1,300 ft 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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Oct 20 2021

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Mtn Biking		Oct 20 2021
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	8.30 Miles	861 AEG

Mtn Biking	8.30 Miles	2 Hrs 36 Mns		6.00 mph
	861 ft AEG	1 Hour 13 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Riding Sedona trails with the Estrella Casual Riders. Got stuck in a big traffic delay on 179 on the way into the Village of Oak Creek (and a much smaller delay heading out). Great loop with fun company. Stopped for lunch at Maria's Mexican food in Village of Oak Creek - highly recommended!

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Apr 21 2021

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

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Goodyear, AZ

Slim Shady Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Apr 21 2021
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	11.50 Miles	1,248 AEG

Mtn Biking	11.50 Miles	2 Hrs 12 Mns		6.00 mph
	1,248 ft AEG	17 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Day 3 of birthday mountain bike rides in Sedona. Well, today was my birthday and a parking spot opened up at Bell Rock just as I pulled in! Fantastic! Slim Shady and Easy Breezy may be my all time favorite mountain bike trails. So fun! So scenic!

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Feb 19 2021

Booneman

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Routes 33
Photos 780
Triplogs 4,634

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Joined Nov 25 2008
Scottsdale, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Run/Jog		Feb 19 2021
		Booneman • Triplogs 4,634

Run/Jog	7.00 Miles	595 AEG

Run/Jog	7.00 Miles	1 Hour 7 Mns	6.27 mph
	595 ft AEG

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Coconino Trail

Hermit Trail - Sedona

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Got in an excellent trail run this morning in Sedona, I especially enjoyed easy breezy on my way over to Cathedral Rock.

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Sep 19 2020

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Mtn Biking		Sep 19 2020
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	14.60 Miles	1,459 AEG

Mtn Biking	14.60 Miles	4 Hrs 42 Mns		5.18 mph
	1,459 ft AEG	1 Hour 53 Mns Break	13 LBS Pack

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Little Horse Trail #61

Llama Trail

Bell Rock Trail

Big Park Loop

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Went up to Oak Creek this morning to ride an epic loop on the mountain bikes with SCA. Got to Bell Rock trail head around 6:30 and easily found a parking space. Surprised at how few other trail users we saw once we got a small distance from a trailhead.

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Aug 26 2020

caragruey

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Routes 52
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Triplogs 75

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Joined Feb 04 2017
Sun City

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Aug 26 2020
		caragruey • Triplogs 75

Hiking	6.80 Miles	750 AEG

Hiking	6.80 Miles
	750 ft AEG

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Wanted a little extra instead of the basic park and climb and glad we went this way... parked by Turkey Creek Trail head crossed the street and hopped on the trail. It runs right beside Oak Creek. Proceeded up the switchbacks and climbed up to end of trail. Perched for some photos and ran into an old friend. After chatting a bit we headed out to cool off by Oak Creek. Topped off the day by stopping by Rocky Road Ice Cream for a root beer float to go!

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May 03 2020

The_Dude

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Routes 136
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Triplogs 364

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Joined Jun 10 2011
Phoenix, AZ

Red Rock Crossing

Red Rock Crossing

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		May 03 2020
		The_Dude • Triplogs 364

Hiking	1.90 Miles	130 AEG

Hiking	1.90 Miles	2 Hrs 45 Mns	1.52 mph
	130 ft AEG	1 Hour 30 Mns Break

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Great hike with the wife and kids. Got up there about 11 to a full parking lot and about a dozen cars parked on the road. Got our red rock pass and headed out on the Baldwin trail. Despite a full parking lot, people were pretty dispersed throughout. Took Baldwin to Templeton, and that down to Oak Creek. We spent quite a while exploring around the shore, my oldest and I took off our boots and went wading into the creek for a while too. Circled back around on some of the numerous social trails to head back west along the creek, and then back to the car. Probably about twice as many cars when we got back to the TH, glad we got a fairly early start. I look forward to coming back with swim gear to really enjoy the creek.

Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Black foot Daisy,Feathery Dalea, Fleabane Daisy

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Apr 18 2020

xthine

Photos 418
Triplogs 169

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Joined Jul 22 2016
Sedona, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Hiking		Apr 18 2020
		xthine • Triplogs 169

Hiking	6.23 Miles	663 AEG

Hiking	6.23 Miles	2 Hrs 48 Mns	2.23 mph
	663 ft AEG

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Hermit Trail - Sedona

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Started a bit later than planned. Only one car at the trailhead when we got there, lot full by the time we finished.
Probably less than half a mile in, took a nice fall on your face eat some dirt fall..thanks to a rock sticking out an inch from the ground. That jolted me awake.

Got confused at the usual spot halfway Slim Shady, went way up the mesa instead of staying in the middle part. Very few wild flowers, ocotillos looking nice and alive..
No forest service presence when we got to the base of Cathedral Rock trail which has been closed.
A very very small part of me thought that would be the perfect time to take Josie up there since the trail is empty.

This network of trails has always been confusing for me since I rarely go here, so of course went the wrong way on HT for about 0.3. miles before turning around.
Warmed up quickly so we were happy to be on Easy Breezy to complete our loop.

Only ran into 2 hikers and 2 mountain bikers to Cathedral and saw the same group looping back through Easy Breezy. 2 other hikers or Hermit.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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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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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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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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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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Apr 20 2019

cw50must

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Triplogs 334

48 male

Joined Jun 09 2009
Mesa, AZ

Slim Shady - Templeton, AZ

Hiking		Apr 20 2019
		cw50must • Triplogs 334

Hiking	2.75 Miles	300 AEG

Hiking	2.75 Miles
	300 ft AEG

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After the morning ride we went and got pizza, this means I am no good for riding. My friends headed out for a 2nd ride and I chose to take a hike on Slim Shady and Templeton. Great views from here, especially once you get up to the high spots on Slim Shady. Also, these trails were pretty empty for a Saturday. good stuff.

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Jul 31 2018

mt98dew

Guides 69
Routes 37
Photos 3,010
Triplogs 2,387

55 male

Joined Oct 24 2010
Phoenix,Az

Courthouse Butte Loop Trail

Sedona, AZ

Run/Jog		Jul 31 2018
		mt98dew • Triplogs 2,387

Run/Jog	8.26 Miles	700 AEG

Run/Jog	8.26 Miles	1 Hour 59 Mns	4.16 mph
	700 ft AEG

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Wanted to get a jog in involving the Templeton. Didn't really have a set route in mind, except that I wanted to do all of the Templeton. Ended up doing a loop. Started from the Yavapai TH around 5:00am. Took the Hermit Trail to Templeton. Hermit trail is as much a water channel (dry in this case) as a trail. Very short (.3miles) and all downhill. Templeton to Baldwin. At the Templeton first headed east going through 2 culverts to reach the Bell-Rock Pathway which is where the Templeton officially begins. Turned around and headed west. Must say, the trail designers/builders did a great job designing this part of the trail. Can't really see the road for any length and the trail just seems to flow through the culverts. Templeton trail is a sweet run/bike ride. Elevation change is fairly mild throughout, except when it drops down to the river. That surprised me a little when I came upon it. Really enjoyed the run along the perimeter of Cathedral...only in Sedona! Surprised that the Templeton actually runs along Oak Creek River for a brief stretch. Took Baldwin to Hi Line. I was on the Baldwin for a short length (maybe .5 miles). This is a great trail to do (highly recommend the loop). The portion that I was on, was all climbing, but gradually...and beautiful. Took the Hi Line back to the TH. Love this trail, but it has one section that is a rough run. It's great except for one section - about .5 miles from the Baldwin it starts to climb, steeply. Even knowing that it was coming, I couldn't pace myself properly to make it to the top without having to default to hike mode. It's a great climb. Challenging even hiking. And offers some great views! The Hi Line wraps around the south end of Cathedral and does a little more climbing as it wraps around the mountains to the south. This section of the trail is great. It is narrow, and rocky, but very engaging. Great views abound, but really need to keep an eye on the trail. Views were great, but somewhat hazy. There looks to be a fire to the northwest of Sedona that's causing this haze. Didn't see anyone on this jog, though I did see other people on on other trails. No wildlife. Weather was great.

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May 01 2018

fricknaley

Guides 93
Routes 397
Photos 4,984
Triplogs 4,126

49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Sedona Hike, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2018
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,126

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

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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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Jan 22 2018

gregstewart1952

Guides 1
Routes 29
Photos 54
Triplogs 3

73 male

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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