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Sedona's Best Creekside Hikes
Sedona's Most Remote Wilderness Areas
Sedona's Highest Mountain Summits
Explore the most sacred and awe-inspiring canyons in Sedona. Our guided creekside hikes will leave you breathless; from both astonishing beauty and the frigid stream waters of Red Rock Country. The healthy, lush canyons in Sedona, are a perfect way to escape the heat and reflect. Our creekside hikes can range from Easy to Difficult and co
Explore the most sacred and awe-inspiring canyons in Sedona. Our guided creekside hikes will leave you breathless; from both astonishing beauty and the frigid stream waters of Red Rock Country. The healthy, lush canyons in Sedona, are a perfect way to escape the heat and reflect. Our creekside hikes can range from Easy to Difficult and cover 1 - 14 miles in one day. Our creekside outings will take you to the most beautiful riparian areas in Arizona. We'll even bring the hammocks! Learn about our highly customizable: Creekside of Cathedral, Watery Wonders
Sedona's Highest Mountain Summits
Sedona's Most Remote Wilderness Areas
Sedona's Highest Mountain Summits
Stand on top of Sedona's highest summits, above the roads, helicopters, Jeep's, and all other visitors to find the most inspiring views in Red Rock Country. These outings offer opportunities to see eagles, falcons, and an up close experience with Sedona's most unique geological formations. Our guides can carry all the weight too, so your
Stand on top of Sedona's highest summits, above the roads, helicopters, Jeep's, and all other visitors to find the most inspiring views in Red Rock Country. These outings offer opportunities to see eagles, falcons, and an up close experience with Sedona's most unique geological formations. Our guides can carry all the weight too, so your group can travel lighter and focus more on photography and enjoying your experience. Learn about our: Summit Bagger, Edges & Ledges Loop, Rim to Rim Trainer, Summit to Summit
Sedona's Most Remote Wilderness Areas
Sedona's Most Remote Wilderness Areas
Sedona's Most Remote Wilderness Areas
Hike through the most remote and seldom visited wilderness areas in Arizona. Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of verdant, hidden desert landscapes, at the deepest corners of Red Rock Country. Our wilderness outings offer the best opportunity to see wild animals including: deer, javelina, bobcats. bear, seasonal birds, and reptiles. With wea
Hike through the most remote and seldom visited wilderness areas in Arizona. Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of verdant, hidden desert landscapes, at the deepest corners of Red Rock Country. Our wilderness outings offer the best opportunity to see wild animals including: deer, javelina, bobcats. bear, seasonal birds, and reptiles. With weather permitting, secret desert waterfalls serve as our favorite wilderness adventures. Our Half/Full Day outings will allow you to reach the deepest ends of Sedona's wilderness. Learn more about our: Sedona Traverse, Trans Sedona Experience, Best in the West, Sacred Summits
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Meet Our Sedona Hiking Guides
Jason Danoff
Jason Danoff
Jason Danoff
Owner/Guide: Jason spends his free time climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, practicing yoga, trail running, backpacking, engaging in stewardship events, and exploring cliff dwellings across the Great Southwest. His specialties include ethnobotany, geology, geophysics, adventure preparedness, Sedona history, biomimicry, and desert sur
Owner/Guide: Jason spends his free time climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, practicing yoga, trail running, backpacking, engaging in stewardship events, and exploring cliff dwellings across the Great Southwest. His specialties include ethnobotany, geology, geophysics, adventure preparedness, Sedona history, biomimicry, and desert survival skills. He is well versed in honoring the sacredness of Sedona and exploring it's most spiritually inspiring places. Jason has lived in Northern Arizona since 1992. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2010, while earning a Bachelor of Science in marketing & economics. Jason is our sole owner and guide manager and started Trail Lovers in 2011 and Stewards of Sedona in 2020.
Jason's Favorite Classic Hikes: Romantic Expedition, Rim to Rim Trainer, Summit to Summit Challenge, Dark Sky Hike
Nolan Burman
Jason Danoff
Jason Danoff
Lead Guide/Manager: Nolan is a biologist who shares a deep connection with life on Earth in all forms. Not only is he highly knowledgeable in a wide range of scientific subjects, he's also regarded as one of the top rock-climbers with a Sedona address – although you’d never hear that from him. You'll be hard-pressed to find someone with a
Lead Guide/Manager: Nolan is a biologist who shares a deep connection with life on Earth in all forms. Not only is he highly knowledgeable in a wide range of scientific subjects, he's also regarded as one of the top rock-climbers with a Sedona address – although you’d never hear that from him. You'll be hard-pressed to find someone with as much curiosity and respect for the natural world than Nolan. Combine that with his interest in metaphysics, and you’ve got one amazing sacred land guide!! Born and raised in Chicago, Nolan moved to Arizona in 2014 to attend Northern Arizona University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Nolan also works as a Park Ranger at Red Rock State Park, and is extraordinarily popular with school groups, travelers, and local residents alike. As a climber, he has dozens of first ascents to his name. He also enjoys trail running, mountain biking, yoga, swimming in Oak Creek, and hanging with his lovely pooch named Salsa.
Derek's Favorite Classic Hikes: Sneak-a-Peak, Summit Bagger, Watery Wonders, Dark Sky Hike
Jon Howe
Jason Danoff
Jon Howe
Lead Guide/Manager: Jon is an incredibly skilled survivalist who has worked with Coconino County Search and Rescue (SAR) and was born & raised as a true Sedona local. Jon's personal explorations have taken him to the furthest depths of Sedona's backcountry and across some of the most rugged and remote territories of North America. He's an
Lead Guide/Manager: Jon is an incredibly skilled survivalist who has worked with Coconino County Search and Rescue (SAR) and was born & raised as a true Sedona local. Jon's personal explorations have taken him to the furthest depths of Sedona's backcountry and across some of the most rugged and remote territories of North America. He's an exemplary communicator and has the ability to make each of his clients feel comfortable, spoiled, and safe in any circumstances. From taking on Sedona's most impressive hiking objectives to clearly conveying the unique interpretations of Red Rock Country's vortices and most sacred places. Jon is well versed in geology, Native American history of the Four Corners, medicinal & edible plants, outdoor survival skills, and making unforgettable good times for all who are fortunate enough to share the trail with him!! If he's not out with you, he's likely exploring the most well-kept secret & obscure places in Sedona with his beloved wife Laura.
Jon's Favorite Classic Hikes: Sedona Traverse, Trans Sedona Experience, Classic Moonlight Hike
Derek Field
Lindsay Scheiwiller
Tyler Houser
Lead Guide: Derek was born & raised in Canada, and moved to the Arizona in 2015 to earn his Master of Science in geology from Northern Arizona University. In between studies, he went on a number of Andean expeditions, climbed several virgin rock walls in the High Sierra & Sedona, and walked 900 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Derek has
Lead Guide: Derek was born & raised in Canada, and moved to the Arizona in 2015 to earn his Master of Science in geology from Northern Arizona University. In between studies, he went on a number of Andean expeditions, climbed several virgin rock walls in the High Sierra & Sedona, and walked 900 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Derek has been featured as a guest lecturer at events all around the United States, as a visiting lecturer for the geology department at California Lutheran University. He loves empowering people with knowledge, an adventurous spirit, and metaphysical mindfulness. Happily married to his beautiful wife Giselle, Derek continues to cultivate his concurrent passions for wild places, experiential learning, and Earth Science education.
Derek's Favorite Classic Hikes: Trans Sedona Experience, Sacred Summits Adventure, Summit to Summit Challenge, Classic Moonlight Hike
Tyler Houser
Lindsay Scheiwiller
Tyler Houser
Lead Guide: As a local expert of Sedona and Verde Valley archaeology, Tyler is the perfect guide to help you learn about Sedona's cultural and Native American history. His hobbies include hiking, climbing, bouldering, reading, and exploring remote canyons of the desert Southwest. Tyler graduated from Arizona State University in 2011 with
Lead Guide: As a local expert of Sedona and Verde Valley archaeology, Tyler is the perfect guide to help you learn about Sedona's cultural and Native American history. His hobbies include hiking, climbing, bouldering, reading, and exploring remote canyons of the desert Southwest. Tyler graduated from Arizona State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in english literature. He's a wealth of knowledge on any subject and his deep passion and athleticism is undeniable. Tyler spends his free days with his beloved wife and their adorable mountain babies; somewhere on the edge of Oak Creek and Red Rock Country. Any trip with Tyler is guaranteed to impress the limits of your mind and body, while exploring the most beautiful places in Sedona.
Tyler's Favorite Classic Hikes: Sneak-a-Peak, Sacred Canyons Loop, Creekside of Cathedral
Lindsay Scheiwiller
Lindsay Scheiwiller
Lindsay Scheiwiller
Lead Guide: Lindsay is a superb professional adventure guide and world-class outdoor athlete. She grew up in Florida, where she earned degrees in both environmental science and political science from Florida State University. Today, she lives in Sedona with her husband Adam and is known around town as an accomplished trail runner and ultr
Lead Guide: Lindsay is a superb professional adventure guide and world-class outdoor athlete. She grew up in Florida, where she earned degrees in both environmental science and political science from Florida State University. Today, she lives in Sedona with her husband Adam and is known around town as an accomplished trail runner and ultramarathoner with a number of podium finishes at high-profile races. In addition to trail running she is also an avid hiker, rock climber, mountain biker, and canyoneer. Even if you are not lucky enough to have her as your guide, chances are still high that you will bump into her out on the trails, finishing up a standard ten-to-twenty mile jaunt around mid-morning with nary a bead of sweat on her brow.
Lindsay's Favorite Classic Hikes: Sacred Canyons Loop, Edges & Ledges Loop, Rim to Rim Trainer, Summit to Summit Challenge
Sedona Permitted Outfitter
Red Rock Rock Ranger District and Coconino National Forest
Trail Lovers Excursions, LLC is a United States Forest Service (USFS) permitted company of Coconino National Forest and the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, Arizona. Our tours in Sedona are conducted on the Coconino National Forest, under permit by and in partnership with the USFS. Our Sedona based outings, take place only on sanctioned forest service trails, in permitted areas of Coconino National Forest. We are dedicated to educating our clients and other visitors about the importance of preservation, impact management, and "Leave No Trace Ethics." Similiar to the US Forest Service, our mission in Sedona is "caring for the land and serving people."
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). Please use the following link to learn more about how to File a USDA Title VI Complaint. Both the USDA Forest Service & Trail Lovers Excursions, LLC are an equal opportunity provider and employer.