| when? | Trip Report : May 7, 2011 |
| Trip Report : April 22, 2006 | |
| Trip Report : May 1, 1999 | |
| where? | Sedona Ñ Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness |
| the hike | Spring colors and intricate rock formations will fascinate you on this inspiring hike through Sedona’s Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. We’ll start upstream on the Dry Creek Trail, make a steep climb over the pass into Secret Canyon on the David Miller Trail, and enjoy a pleasant streamside walk on the Secret Canyon Trail. Cameras highly recommended. |
| distance | 6 miles |
| time | 4-5 hours |
| EC | +960'-1100' elevation change |
| elevations | 4,660' (Secret Canyon Trailhead) to 5,490' (ridge) |
| on trail | 100% — Dry Creek, Bear Sign, David Miller, and Secret Canyon Trails |
| rating | "C" The David Miller Trail is steep near the pass. Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs | no |
| cost | $5 per vehicle for a Red Rock Pass, plus sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member |
| weather | Sedona |
| meet | 7:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride. |
| drive |
On I-17, continue north to the Highway 260 turnoff, exit 287,
at Camp Verde.
Turn left and go northwest on Highway 260 to Cottonwood, then turn
right and go northwest on Highway 89A to west Sedona.
Drive past the stop light at Dry Creek Road and stop at the Giant gas
station at Highway 89A and Andante (see
map 1 and
map 2).
We will re-convene there to buy Red Rock passes and then drive in
caravan to the trailhead. Turn right onto Dry Creek Road and proceed for another 2.0 miles to Vultee Arch Road (FR 152). Continue northeast on FR 152 for 3.4 miles to the Secret Canyon Trailhead. FR 152 is rough, so high-clearance vehicles are recommended. 110 miles from Bell Road to Vultee Arch Trailhead (220 round trip). |
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