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  • Hiking

    WELCOME BACK!!

    This season we have scheduled 239 hikes covering 1173 miles of Sedona and beautiful Northern Arizona. Come join us!

    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON IS NOW OPEN.

  • COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST ALERTS

    COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST ALERTS

    Coconino National Forest Closures — Please click here for the latest notices from Coconino Forest Service.

  • Photo Contest Coming This Hike Season

    Photo Contest Coming This Hike Season

    Win Prizes & Eternal Fame!
    What:
    Westerner photo contest with the following categories:
    • Trials & Tribulations - when things go unexpectedly wrong for people
    • Fun Times - silly camaraderie
    • Postcard Perfect - beautiful scenic views
    • Westerner Wildcard - for the great shot that defies above categories

    Note: Photos must be from Westerner hikes or events and will be judged by Sedona Camera Club

    How:
    Email photo(s) to contest@sedonawesterners.org by March 14, 2027. Include the following with each photo:
    • Photographer's Name
    • Date and Name of Westerner Hike / Event
    • Category

    Why:
    Prizes!!! To be awarded during our last meeting (limited to one prize per person)
    Fame!!! Winning pictures to be featured in the yearbook with accolades to the photographer

 

Featured Article

  • Red Rock News - May 15, 2026Trackers Learn Navigation from Search & Rescueby John Regalski

    Rob Robertshaw, Glenda Zarbock and Munyee Aldrink, from left, were some of the Sedona Westerners who honed their navigation skills thanks to the Verde Search and Rescue's Land Navigation Course. Approximately 50,000 search and rescue missions occur annually in the United States.
    Getting lost is a more common occurrence than many realize, leading to search and rescue operations. Roughly 50,000 search and rescue missions take place annually in the United States, with 36% aiming to locate lost people; 41% of lost hiker cases are from hikers wandering off trail. Bad weather and accidental falls are significant causes. In a study of lost hiker cases, 77% were rescued by search teams.

    The best survival strategy is "staying found" through proactive habits and the right gear. Always tell a trusted contact your exact route and expected return time. If you do not check in, they can initiate a timely rescue. Never start your adventure without the ten essentials which include ...

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