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1,391 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.00 Miles | 7 Hrs | | 1.14 mph |
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| no partners | | We hiked in from the top because we like the scenery a bit more on this trail rather than the flume road. We jogged most of the way in, fun trail, and played for a few hours in the pools, had lunch, and hiked out the same day. This has always been one of my favorites. The only reason I rate this one a 4 is because of the crowds and trash they leave. It is always green, and the fresh spring water is exelent. The water is close to the same temp all year and make for a very refreshing swim. If the hike is done in the summer months it can be very hot and I strongly recomend sun screen.
This place makes for some memorable camping trips also. One of my favorite memories is in early spring, waking up early, going to one of the steaming fresh springs surrounded by raspberry bushes, and dunking my head for a refreshing drink and invigorating wake up. Onother favorite memory is sitting at the base of the dam at the crack of dawn, and listening to the water fall.Other favorite memories include being a little crazy with cliff jumping and playing on the rope swings 
If you are planning a trip here I recomend; 1- go on a week day or some other day when it wont be to crowded, 2-The water is very clear, unless it has rained recently, so if you like to snorkel bring your mask, and 3- Do it soon, there are rumors from reliable sources that many changes will soon be made here including banning overnight camping. |
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| Why do they call the small candybars "Fun Size"? Wouldn't it be more fun to eat a big one? |
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. There was about 5 different trails at the trail head. We hiked down into the canyon and then turned the wrong way. Remember to cut back under the bridge when you get into the canyon for pumphouse. If I would have read that one piece of information I think it would have been easy to find. Hukabay trail was beautiful and scenic for a short while, then it climbed back out of the canyon and back over the hills to another parking lot. There was one nice view up there a short distance into the walk where you could see the city and the canyon with its yellow leaves. After that though, it wasn't the greatest. Not worth a drive from the valley. Once we realized this was the wrong trail we headed back into the canyon for lunch and went on to bell rock, which made the trip to Sedona well worth it.
. I was here with a group of friends. We had just finished one hike and were on our way out of town and decided to stop here. I am gad we did. As soon as you approach the rock, the gradual ascent up the rock begins. Something about the slope you are climbing and the way your shoes grip the sandstone, makes you feel like Spiderman. We all raced to the top like a bunch of kids on a new playground toy. About 3/4 the way up you realize this is a big toy and running all the way up on all fours with out stoping to catch your breath, probably isn't going to happen. We made pretty close to the very top, to the point where climbing gear would be the way to go. The view from where we were was absolutely amazing! I don't know that I would drive all the way to Sedona just for this, but if your ever there, check it out!
The climb is a little technical, (requires using all four limbs) but really not to bad. Overall, the short hike to awesome scenery ratio makes this a great hike.
