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2017-10-09 West Fork Trail
Leigh and I hiked to the end of the maintained section of the West Fork Trail.
2017-10-06 Big Park Loop
Cobre and I got out early for the 2.3 mi Big Park Loop.
2016-11-29 Templeton to Easy Breezy
From the Cathedral Rock parking area, we hiked Easy Breezy to Templeton and back to Easy Breezy for about our usual 3 mile hike.
2016-11-25 Hermit to Templeton then Slim Shady
We returned to the trailhead at Yavapai Vista to try out Hermit Trail to Templeton.
2016-11-23 Deadman’s Pass into Long Canyon
We chose Deadman’s Pass for a new trail to try for the day before Thanksgiving.
2016-11-20 Hiline Trail
Several friends recently mentioned the Hiline Trail so we decided today was a good day to try it.
2016-11-15 North Wilson Mountain II
We started North Wilson Mountain trail from the Encinoso Picnic Area in late August but were short on water and a couple degrees too warm. In mid-November, the temperatures were much more suitable.
2016-11-08 Courthouse Butte loop
We hiked the Courthouse Butte Loop starting at the Bell Rock Vista parking area and circling counter-clockwise.
2016-10-27 Baldwin to Templeton with Barb and Bill
Barb and Bill came all the way from NH to visit us in Sedona. Yay!
2016-09-04 Bonus - Schultz Creek Trail in Flagstaff
We drove up to Flagstaff for an approximate 12 F temperature drop and tried the Schultz Creek Trail.
2016-08-30 North Wilson Mountain
The deck was stacked against us this morning.
2016-08-29 Verde Valley School Rd V
It was clear and pleasant, not too hot (finally!).
2016-05-22 Sterling Pass
Sterling Pass was a challenging hike for us but we sure loved the scenery.
2016-05-09 Long Canyon
It was a beautiful Spring day for our first time on the Long Canyon trail.
2016-05-03 Bell Rock Pathway to Big Park Loop
Bell Rock Pathway is only a three minute drive from home.
2016-04-28 Carroll Canyon
We enjoyed hiking the Carroll Canyon trail, starting at the Old Post trailhead.
2016-04-17 Doe Mountain Trail
This is a short but steep climb to the top of Doe Mountain.
2016-04-05 Anaconda to Snake loop
We set out to repeat a hike, including parts of the Girdner Trail, that Leigh had done with her friend Maya several months before.
2016-03-25 Baldwin to Templeton
We repeated Baldwin to Templeton to our favorite picnic spot along the creek.
2016-03-27 Turkey Creek Trail to Turkey Tank
We enjoyed a new hike, the Turkey Creek Trail, on Easter Sunday.
2016-03-15 BONUS: Canyon de Chelly
For a surprise anniversary overnight, Leigh took me to the Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
2016-03-12 Broken Arrow to Submarine Rock view
It was unusually windy and chilly when our friends Erin and Kevin visited Sedona.
2016-03-11 Verde Valley School Road Lookout
Our friends Erin and Kevin visited Sedona in early March.
2016-03-04 Old Post Trail via Carroll Canyon
This was our first time to the Carroll Canyon trail system.
2016-02-29 Jim Thompson
We chose the Jim Thompson trail for our leap-day hike.
2016-02-25 Bell Rock “Birthday” Climb
We celebrated Leigh’s birthday with a hike around the Bell Rock “vortex” site.
2016-02-07 Broken Arrow to Chicken Point
Broken Arrow to Chicken Point is our go-to hike for visitors - great bang for the buck.
2016-01-30 Airport Mesa
We checked out Airport Mesa with the idea of bringing visitors for an easy hike.
2016-01-26 Brins Mesa to Mormon Canyon Overlook
We hit the jackpot on this one!
2016-01-21 Adobe Jack Trail
It was a beautiful sunny day so we decided to check out the Adobe Jack Trail for the first time.
2016-01-09 Little Horse to Chicken Point
This was a great hike - about 4.4 miles with little elevation change.
2016-01-01 Mystic to Hogwash, Peccary, and Pig Tail
A great New Year’s Day hike.
2015-12-10 Jack’s Canyon to Big Park Loop
A super day to get out and get a quick fix of fresh air and Sedona red rock scenery.
2015-11-29 Hot Loop Trail toward Horse Mesa
We got out fairly early and drove to the parking area off Jacks Canyon Rd.
2015-11-27A - Cool Caves
Thanksgiving Day we headed out for Cathedral Rock but the parking lot was full.
2015-11-26B Cathedral Rock
Thanksgiving Day, Part II -
2015-11-25 Verde Valley School Rd IV
Another trail close to home off of Verde Valley School Rd.
2015-11-22 The Hike That Wasn’t
We went in search of a trail known as the Mayan Maiden but couldn’t find it.
2015-11-19 Crescent Moon Ranch
Great creek access at Crescent Moon Ranch.
2015-11-13 Bell Rock Pathway / Llama loop
A bit long for the payoff and several mountain bikers.
2015-11-06 Broken Arrow to Chicken Point
Great hike with Sharon and Jim.
2015-11-05 Baldwin Loop to Templeton
Overall a nice hike (loop plus extension).
2015-11-01 Turkey Creek Trailhead
A rather boring loop from the first Turkey Creek Trailhead parking area.
2015-10-26 Turkey Creek Area
Cobre and I explored the Turkey Creek area for his morning walk.
2015-10-16 Verde Valley School Rd III
Keith and Cobre (Leigh was away) got a very early start on an overcast day and went to the “V” then around to the left.
2015-10-11 Verde Valley School Rd II
Up the ridge to the “V” and around to the right to Castle Rock saddle.
2015-10-10 Valley Verde School Rd I
This has become one of our favorite quick and easy walks.
2015-10-07 Big Park Loop
This is a great easy hike only minutes away - a nice step-up from a morning’s walk around the neighborhood.
2015-09-03 Wilson Canyon
I don’t remember this hike well [writing in Jan 2016] except for meeting a nice couple from Norway who come to Sedona every year for hiking.
2015-09-01 Harding Springs
This hike was “up canyon” where it is a bit cooler in early September.