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West Twin Butte Sedona, AZ
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| Hiking | 4.07 Miles |
1,159 AEG |
| | Hiking | 4.07 Miles | 3 Hrs 46 Mns | | 1.08 mph |
| 1,159 ft AEG | | | | |
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| no partners | | Do not attempt this route unless you know what you are doing. A couple section on the ridge required climbing with exposure to fatal drops on both sides.
I parked at the Broken Arrow TH at 8:30am. Temperatures were chilly, but not freezing. I began hiking west on Broken Arrow using Twin Buttes Trail to connect with Hog Heaven. I continued on Hog Heaven a little ways then bushwhacked up to the saddle following the ridgeline up West Twin Butte. There's a large cairn marking the summit.
By the time I got to the top, I was slowing down and starting to feel flu symptoms; my symptoms increased over the rest of the hike, and I was sick the whole following week. Anyways, I took a break to dangled my feet off the edge while watching people visit the church below. The views were unobstructed and quite impressive. Bring binoculars, lots of water, and a snack.
I continued on to the village. There's another section of climbing down and then back up with sheer drops on both sides. The village walls had mostly collapsed due to exposure, and it looked like the place had been backfilled at some point. I vaguely recall reading that it was partially excavated post 1950s, but I can't find where I read that. If anyone knows more about the village, please let me know.
I'd like to attempt the more difficult East Butte in the future. |
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