2023/2024 Hiking Season

  • PLEASE NOTE: All hikers must have signed the online waiver and paid prior to showing up for a hike.
  • Most of our hikes begin either in the parking area at the Posse Ground in Sedona (indicated by a "PG" in the schedule) or in the rear parking lot of the Sedona Vista Village Shops in the Village of Oak Creek (indicated by "VOC"). Other starting points are indicated below. All hikers should be at the specified meeting place prior to the posted start time so we can leave for the trailhead as scheduled.
  • All hikes return in mid- or late afternoon.
  • All hike distances listed below represent approximate round-trip mileage and approximate cumulative elevation gain.
  • In keeping with the Letter Of Agreement between the Westerners and USFS, all hikes involving Wilderness (rated W12 below) strive to have at most 12 hikers in a group. If more hikers are at the meeting place they should split into groups, stagger the start times, and maintain separation throughout the hike. All groups hiking in other than Wilderness are limited in size to 25.
  • All hikers should be familiar with our hiking rules and hiking etiquette, including the USFS guidelines for archaeological sites.

 

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LEGEND
E = Easy
VOC = Meet in Village of Oak Creek (Sedona Vista Village rear parking lot)
W12 = Wilderness (group limited to 12)
M = Medium
PG = Meet in Sedona (Posse Grounds parking lot)
KeyX = Key Exchange
D = Difficult
GT = Meet at the Girdner trailhead (See below)
HC = High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
L = Ledges
SR = Meet at the Shooting Range (See below)
Shuttle = Car Shuttle<
S = Steep
Dual Sign In = Meet up will occur at both PG and VOC at designated time
TBA = To Be Announced
R = Rock Scramble
CP = Meet at Cultural Park (See below)
CEG = Cumulative Elevation Gain
W = Water
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Other meeting places:
  • Girdner Trailhead - Turn right from southbound 89A at the Cultural park signal, and proceed to the dirt parking area at the solar ramada.
  • Shooting Range - (Location of AZ Cypress Trailhead) - From SR 89A, take Dry Creek Rd for 2.6 miles. Turn left on the dirt road just before the bridge crossing Dry Creek. If you reach Boynton Pass Road you have gone too far. Trailhead parking is at the end of the dirt road.
  • Cultural Park - South on 89A to the high school signal, turn right, park in dirt lot near the solar ramada.
DateWhen/WhereGroupDestinationRegionDistanceCEGRating
Thu, Nov 308:00 AM @ PGAmblersCoffee Pot LedgeSedona4.0 miles 500 feet D, S, L,
Thu, Nov 308:00 AM @ PGMustangsLost Wilson from FS 152 and Brins Mesa TrailSedona5.0 miles 1000 feet D, W12, S, L, R, HC,
Sat, Dec 29:00 AM @ OtherRustlersAirport Loop / Bandit TrailSedona4.5 miles 865 feet M,
Sat, Dec 29:00 AM @ SRRough RidersBoynton / Hart Well SaddleSedona10.5 miles 1900 feet D, W12, S, R
Sun, Dec 38:00 AM @ OtherDroversHuckaby LoopSedona4.5 miles 800 feet M, S, R,
Tue, Dec 59:00 AM @ VOCDogiesCathedral HeightsSedona6.0 miles 1200 feet D, S, L, R,
Thu, Dec 78:30 AM @ VOCMustangsWild TurkeyVillage of Oak Creek6.4 miles 900 feet M,
Thu, Dec 79:00 AM @ PGAmblersPyramid Base LoopSedona4.0 miles 425 feet M, R,
Sat, Dec 99:00 AM @ VOCRough RidersWise CracksVillage of Oak Creek6.5 miles 1500 feet D, S, R,
Sat, Dec 99:00 AM @ CPRustlersHerkenham Pyramid Scorpion LoopSedona4.6 miles 446 feet M, S,
Sun, Dec 108:00 AM @ SRDroversBear / Pac Man RockSedona4.8 miles 650 feet M, W12, S, L, R,
Tue, Dec 129:00 AM @ PGDogiesFay Canyon HeightsSedona6.0 miles 1000 feet D, W12, S, R,
Wed, Dec 139:00 AM @ VOCTrackersPatriot Recycling Facility TourPrescott0.5 miles E,
Thu, Dec 149:00 AM @ OtherAmblersCourthouse Butte LoopVillage of Oak Creek4.5 miles 500 feet E, W12,
Thu, Dec 149:00 AM @ PGMustangsSecret Canyon ArchSedona8.5 miles 1500 feet D, W12, S, R, HC,
Thu, Dec 145:00 PM Holiday Party    
Sat, Dec 169:00 AM @ OtherRustlersYavapai Vista LoopVillage of Oak Creek5.5 miles 570 feet M,
Sat, Dec 169:00 AM @ VOCRough RidersLee BryantVillage of Oak Creek8.0 miles 2500 feet D, W12, S, L, R, Dual, Shuttle,
Sun, Dec 178:00 AM @ SRDroversChuckwagon PlusSedona5.6 miles 700 feet M,
Tue, Dec 197:45 AM @ SRDogiesMushroom BaseSedona6.5 miles 1350 feet M,
Thu, Dec 219:00 AM @ PGAmblersAnaconda / Snake / AZ Cypress LoopSedona3.5 miles 300 feet M,
Thu, Dec 219:00 AM @ PGMustangsBear Mountain / Fay Canyon OverlookSedona5.5 miles 1750 feet D, W12, S, R,
Sat, Dec 239:00 AM @ PGRustlersCoffee Pot / Soldiers PassSedona5.0 miles 750 feet M, S,
Sat, Dec 239:00 AM @ SRRough RidersHart Well LeftSedona6.5 miles 1600 feet M, W12, S, R
Sun, Dec 248:00 AM @ SRDroversCockscombSedona3.5 miles 565 feet M, S, L,
Tue, Dec 269:00 AM @ Dual Sign InDogiesUp PeriscopeSedona5.0 miles 1300 feet D, W12, L, R,
Thu, Dec 289:00 AM @ Dual Sign InAmblersYavapai Vista LoopVillage of Oak Creek4.0 miles 570 feet M,
Thu, Dec 289:00 AM @ PGMustangsSteamboat (via Jim Thompson Trail)Sedona7.0 miles 1500 feet M, W12, L, R
Sat, Dec 309:00 AM @ PGRustlersAerie/Cockscomb LoopSedona5.5 miles 600 feet E,
Sat, Dec 309:00 AM @ PGRough RidersLost Wilson / Brins Mesa LoopSedona7.5 miles 1200 feet D, W12, S, L, R, HC
Sun, Dec 318:00 AM @ SRDroversTwo Fences / AZ CypressSedona6.0 miles M,
Tue, Jan 29:00 AM @ OtherDogiesSlim Shady and MoreSedona5.7 miles 670 feet M, L, R,
Thu, Jan 49:00 AM @ OtherAmblersWoods CanyonVillage of Oak Creek5.0 miles E, W12,
Thu, Jan 49:00 AM @ OtherMustangsBalanced Rock and BeyondSedona6.5 miles 1500 feet D, W12, S, L, R,
Sat, Jan 69:00 AM @ PGRustlersMunds to HangoverSedona5.8 miles 650 feet M,
Sat, Jan 69:00 AM @ PGRough RidersThe Queen's GardenSedona8.0 miles 1500 feet D, S, L, R,
Sun, Jan 79:00 AM @ SRDroversLong CanyonSedona5.0 miles 480 feet M, W12, R,
Tue, Jan 99:00 AM @ VOCDogiesMayan Man and MoreVillage of Oak Creek5.6 miles 1100 feet M, S, L,
Thu, Jan 119:00 AM @ PGAmblersJim Thompson TrailSedona5.0 miles 500 feet E,
Thu, Jan 119:00 AM @ VOCMustangsHorse MesaVillage of Oak Creek6.5 miles 1300 feet M, W12, S, R,
Thu, Jan 116:00 PM January Monthly Meeting    
Sat, Jan 139:00 AM @ Dual Sign InRustlersJim Bryant TrailVillage of Oak Creek6.0 miles 600 feet M, W12,
Sat, Jan 139:00 AM @ PGRough RidersBear LeftSedona6.2 miles 1600 feet D, W12, L, R
Sun, Jan 149:00 AM @ Dual Sign InDroversCity Hall Saddle LoopSedona6.0 miles 1200 feet D, S, L, R,
Tue, Jan 169:00 AM @ PGDogiesLoy Canyon HeightsSedona5.5 miles 720 feet D, W12, S, L, R, HC,
Thu, Jan 189:00 AM @ PGTrackersWastewater Facility TourSedona1.0 miles E,
Thu, Jan 189:00 AM @ CPAmblersGirdner LoopSedona4.0 miles 200 feet M,
Thu, Jan 189:00 AM @ PGMustangsIce Cream and MoreSedona7.5 miles 1700 feet D, W12, S, R
Sat, Jan 209:00 AM @ CPRustlersLedge 'n AirySedona6.0 miles 700 feet M,
Sat, Jan 209:00 AM @ SRRough RidersLonging for EarlSedona7.5 miles 1700 feet D, W12, S, R
Sun, Jan 219:00 AM @ PGDroversSubmarine RockSedona4.5 miles 510 feet M, S
Tue, Jan 239:00 AM @ PGDogiesDry Creek / Earls Cabin LoopSedona6.6 miles 530 feet M, W12, L, W,
Thu, Jan 259:00 AM @ VOCMustangsSeven Warriors LoopVillage of Oak Creek6.9 miles 1060 feet M, S, L, R
Thu, Jan 259:00 AM @ PGAmblersMunds Wagon TrailSedona4.5 miles 870 feet M, L,
Sat, Jan 279:00 AM @ OtherRustlersHuckaby LoopSedona4.5 miles 800 feet M, S, R,
Sat, Jan 279:00 AM @ PGRough RidersMescal and MoreSedona4.6 miles 1100 feet M, W12, S, L, R
Sun, Jan 289:00 AM @ PGDroversBrins Mesa LoopSedona4.7 miles 1000 feet M, W12
Tue, Jan 309:00 AM @ OtherDogiesMarg's Draw / DamfinoSedona3.2 miles 663 feet M, W12, S, L, R,
Thu, Feb 19:00 AM @ SRMustangsHart Well CanyonSedona5.0 miles 1050 feet M, W12, L, R, HC,
Thu, Feb 19:00 AM @ OtherAmblersCarroll CanyonSedona4.0 miles 385 feet M, R,
Sat, Feb 38:30 AM @ Dual Sign InRough RidersA B Young / Vultee Crash SiteOak Creek Canyon9.5 miles 3000 feet D, W12, S,
Sat, Feb 39:00 AM @ Dual Sign InRustlersHog Heaven to the ChapelSedona5.5 miles M, R,
Sun, Feb 49:00 AM @ OtherDroversHiline / Templeton LoopVillage of Oak Creek4.5 miles 600 feet M,
Tue, Feb 69:00 AM @ Dual Sign InDogiesCourthouse Butte / Rabbit EarsVillage of Oak Creek6.5 miles 950 feet E, W12
Thu, Feb 89:00 AM @ PGMustangsNorm's Notch LoopSedona7.2 miles 1350 feet D, W12, S, R,
Thu, Feb 89:00 AM @ VOCAmblersTurkey TankVillage of Oak Creek4.5 miles 300 feet E, HC,
Thu, Feb 86:00 PM Febuary Monthly Meeting    
Sat, Feb 109:00 AM @ VOCRustlersTransept TrailVillage of Oak Creek7.0 miles 1000 feet M,
Sat, Feb 109:00 AM @ VOCRough RidersCathedral and Then SomeVillage of Oak Creek6.5 miles 1700 feet D, S, L, R,
Sun, Feb 119:00 AM @ PGDroversSteamboatSedona3.0 miles 800 feet D, W12, S, L,
Tue, Feb 139:00 AM @ CPDogiesElmersville/Lime Kiln SpurSedona4.2 miles 800 feet D, S, R,
Thu, Feb 159:00 AM @ OtherMustangsBlack Canyon TrailCottonwood8.2 miles 1800 feet D, S, W,
Thu, Feb 159:00 AM @ PGAmblersEZBreezySedona5.0 miles 450 feet M,
Sat, Feb 179:00 AM @ PGRustlersMunds Wagon TrailSedona6.0 miles 650 feet M,
Sat, Feb 179:00 AM @ VOCRough RidersWoods Canyon / Hot LoopVillage of Oak Creek9.0 miles 1700 feet D, W12, S, L, R,
Sun, Feb 189:00 AM @ PGDroversNorms NotchSedona4.5 miles 900 feet M, W12, R,
Tue, Feb 209:00 AM @ PGDogiesFin Loop and SaddleSedona4.0 miles 870 feet D, W12, S, L, R,
Wed, Feb 219:00 AM @ CPTrackersGeology - PolygonsSedona3.0 miles E, S
Thu, Feb 229:00 AM @ VOCMustangsCourthouse Ledges and EdgesVillage of Oak Creek7.0 miles 1000 feet D, W12, S, L, R
Thu, Feb 229:00 AM @ PGAmblersMarg's DrawSedona4.0 miles 500 feet E, W12,
Sat, Feb 249:00 AM @ PGRustlersMescal and UpSedona4.0 miles 850 feet M
Sat, Feb 249:00 AM @ PGRough RidersSphinx LinksSedona7.0 miles 2100 feet D, W12, S, L, R
Sun, Feb 259:00 AM @ OtherDroversQuarter Twisted Sister ConnectionVillage of Oak Creek4.8 miles 800 feet M, L,
Tue, Feb 279:00 AM @ OtherDogiesMany KnollsSedona4.0 miles 655 feet D, S, L, R,
Thu, Feb 299:00 AM @ PGMustangsBear PawSedona6.4 miles 1200 feet M, W12, S,
Thu, Feb 299:00 AM @ OtherAmblersCibola-Jordan LoopSedona4.5 miles 600 feet M, S,
Sat, Mar 29:00 AM @ VOCRustlersCemetery Ridge via Hog TrailsSedona4.4 miles 450 feet M, L, R,
Sat, Mar 29:00 AM @ SRRough RidersLincoln Canyon / Loy Canyon LoopSedona6.0 miles 1060 feet M, W12, R
Sun, Mar 39:00 AM @ PGDroversFay Canyon OverlookSedona4.0 miles 975 feet M, W12, S, L, R,
Tue, Mar 5 DogiesTBA (To Be Announced)    
Thu, Mar 79:00 AM @ Dual Sign InMustangsUp Periscope and MoreSedona6.1 miles 1000 feet D, W12, S, L, R,
Thu, Mar 79:00 AM @ PGAmblersMescal CircumnavigationSedona5.2 miles 500 feet M
Sat, Mar 99:00 AM @ VOCRustlersBaldwin Trail PlusVillage of Oak Creek4.2 miles 420 feet E
Sat, Mar 99:00 AM @ OtherRough RidersSycamore Canyon LollipopCottonwood9.0 miles 1700 feet D, W12, S, L, R, HC,
Sun, Mar 109:00 AM @ PGDroversBaby RoostSedona3.0 miles E
Tue, Mar 129:00 AM @ Dual Sign InDogiesChalice LoopSedona7.1 miles 950 feet M, W12, R,
Thu, Mar 149:00 AM @ PGAmblersRidge Trail LollipopSedona3.5 miles 460 feet M, S, L,
Thu, Mar 149:00 AM @ PGMustangsSterling Pass/Many HandsOak Creek Canyon8.5 miles 2400 feet D, W12, S,
Thu, Mar 146:00 PM March Monthly Meeting    
Sat, Mar 168:30 AM @ Dual Sign InRough RidersBridges and RidgesSedona8.0 miles 2500 feet M, W12, L, HC,
Sat, Mar 169:00 AM @ SRRustlersDawa-Rupp LoopSedona5.0 miles 300 feet E,
Sun, Mar 179:00 AM @ PGDroversLoy CanyonSedona4.0 miles M, W12, HC
Tue, Mar 199:00 AM @ OtherDogiesHuckaby WindowsSedona4.5 miles 1100 feet M, R,
Wed, Mar 208:00 AM @ Dual Sign InTrackersBig Cornville and Atkeson ArcheologyOther3.0 miles E,
Thu, Mar 219:00 AM @ PGAmblersDoe Mountain LollipopSedona4.0 miles 600 feet D, S, L, R,
Thu, Mar 219:00 AM @ VOCMustangsBrins Ridge / Soldier Pass LoopSedona6.3 miles 1400 feet M, W12, S, L,
Sat, Mar 239:00 AM @ PGRustlersLong CanyonSedona5.3 miles 407 feet M, W12, R
Sat, Mar 239:00 AM @ PGRough RidersCapitol Butte (aka Thunder Mountain)Sedona5.0 miles 1700 feet D, W12, S, L, R,
Sun, Mar 249:00 AM @ PGDroversHidden CabinSedona5.0 miles M, W12
Tue, Mar 269:00 AM @ PGDogiesDeadman HeightsSedona5.5 miles 900 feet D, W12, S, L, R,
Wed, Mar 278:00 AM @ PGTrackersForaging for Edible and Medicinal Plants - Pt IIOther3.0 miles E,
Thu, Mar 289:00 AM @ CPAmblersLime Kiln-Schuerman MountainSedona4.5 miles 800 feet M,
Thu, Mar 289:00 AM @ PGMustangsNorth WilsonOak Creek Canyon8.0 miles 2450 feet D, W12, S,
Sat, Mar 307:30 AM @ OtherRough RidersWoodchute/Martin Canyon LoopOther8.0 miles 1300 feet M,
Sat, Mar 309:00 AM @ OtherRustlersHiline / Templeton LoopVillage of Oak Creek4.5 miles 600 feet M, S, L,
Sun, Mar 319:00 AM @ PGDroversCarroll CanyonSedona3.5 miles 400 feet M, R,
Tue, Apr 28:00 AM @ PGDogiesPyramids and PolygonsSedona6.5 miles 1000 feet D, S, L, R
Wed, Apr 38:00 AM @ PGTrackersBotanical BeautiesSedona  E,
Thu, Apr 48:00 AM @ VOCAmblersRabbit Ears VistaVillage of Oak Creek5.0 miles 600 feet M,
Thu, Apr 48:00 AM @ Dual Sign InMustangsHangoverSedona7.5 miles 1200 feet D, S, L, R,
Sat, Apr 68:00 AM @ PGRough RidersBear Sign / Secret Canyon and MoreSedona9.5 miles 2000 feet M, W12, R, HC,
Sat, Apr 68:00 AM @ PGRustlersThunder Mountain / Chimney RockSedona4.6 miles 400 feet M, W12,
Sun, Apr 78:00 AM @ PGDroversHart PrairieFlagstaff5.0 miles E
Tue, Apr 98:00 AM @ Dual Sign InDogiesCity Hall Saddle LoopVillage of Oak Creek5.0 miles 1000 feet M, S, L, R,
Thu, Apr 118:00 AM @ PGAmblersLong CanyonSedona5.0 miles 480 feet M, W12, R,
Thu, Apr 118:00 AM @ PGMustangsSurprise CanyonSedona6.0 miles 1200 feet M, W12, S, R, HC, W
Thu, Apr 116:00 PM April Monthly Meeting    
Sat, Apr 138:00 AM @ OtherRustlersRidge Trail LollipopSedona6.0 miles 650 feet M,
Sat, Apr 138:00 AM @ VOCRough RidersAgua FriaOther7.0 miles 500 feet D, W12, R, W,
Sun, Apr 148:00 AM @ OtherDroversHangoverSedona6.3 miles 1400 feet D, S, L, W,
Tue, Apr 168:00 AM @ PGDogiesLong CanyonSedona6.7 miles 1000 feet M, W12, S, L,
Wed, Apr 178:00 AM @ Dual Sign InTrackersNative American Heritage Trail/Garden TourOther3.0 miles E,
Thu, Apr 186:00 AM @ VOCMustangsGrandview TrailGrand Canyon6.6 miles 2500 feet D, S, L,
Thu, Apr 188:00 AM @ Dual Sign InAmblersSubmarine & MoreSedona5.0 miles 500 feet M, R,
Sat, Apr 208:00 AM @ PGRustlersMunds Canyon TrailOak Creek Canyon4.8 miles 291 feet M
Sat, Apr 208:00 AM @ VOCRough RidersThe NoneVillage of Oak Creek6.2 miles 1800 feet D, S, L, R
Sun, Apr 218:00 AM @ OtherDroversWoods CanyonVillage of Oak Creek7.0 miles 600 feet M, W12,
Tue, Apr 238:00 AM @ PGDogiesDoe Mountain / CockscombSedona6.0 miles 1200 feet D, S, L, R,
Thu, Apr 257:00 AM @ Dual Sign InMustangsSunset to CatwalkFlagstaff8.3 miles 1800 feet M, W12, HC,
Thu, Apr 258:00 AM @ VOCAmblersGrand CanyonGrand Canyon5.0 miles 400 feet M,
Sat, Apr 278:00 AM @ PGRustlersKachinaSedona5.0 miles 600 feet M, S,
Sat, Apr 278:00 AM @ PGRough RidersRobbers Roost PlusCottonwood8.0 miles M, W12, R, HC,
Sun, Apr 288:00 AM @ OtherDroversTwin Buttes SaddleSedona5.0 miles 1000 feet M, S,
Tue, Apr 308:00 AM @ PGDogiesMescal and BeyondSedona6.0 miles 600 feet D, R,
Thu, May 27:00 AM @ Dual Sign InMustangsFisher Point (from Sandy's Canyon TH)Flagstaff8.0 miles 900 feet M,
Thu, May 28:00 AM @ OtherAmblersChuckwagon TrailSedona5.0 miles 545 feet E,
Sat, May 48:00 AM @ VOCRustlersWet Beaver CreekVillage of Oak Creek5.6 miles 900 feet E, W12,
Sat, May 48:00 AM @ Dual Sign InRough RidersHuckaby HeightsSedona6.0 miles 1900 feet D, S, L,
Sun, May 58:00 AM @ OtherDroversDamfino CanyonSedona3.5 miles 800 feet D, W12, S, R,
Tue, May 78:00 AM @ OtherDogiesBrins RidgeSedona4.5 miles 1100 feet D, W12, S, R,
Thu, May 98:00 AM @ PGAmblersRidge Trail LollipopSedona3.5 miles 460 feet M, S, L,
Thu, May 912:00 PM Spring Cookout    
Thu, May 96:00 PM End of Season