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    • Guided Hikes
      • Classic Hiking Tours
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      • Large Group Hikes (15+)
      • Moonlight Hikes
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      • Family-Friendly MTB Tours
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  • Guided Hikes
    • Classic Hiking Tours
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    • Classic MTB Tours
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Best in the west experience

Marathon Day: Best in the West Experience

Are you seeking the biggest, hardest, and most epic hike in Arizona!!!? Our custom "Best in the West Experience" guarantees the best hike in Sedona. Our guides will lead an inspiring adventure, which allows you to explore the most remote wilderness areas in Red Rock Country. Take your adventure experience to another level, let go, challenge yourself, and let our guides show you the best kept secrets in the AZ. Surrounded by 5 wilderness areas, Sedona has unmatched access into the intrepid wild.

Marathon Day: Best in the West (Private Group)

$385/Hiker

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Marathon Day: Best in the West Experience (Solo Hiker)

$695/Hiker

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The best hiking tour in Sedona

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Logistics

Duration

Distance & Elevation Change

Distance & Elevation Change

Marathon: 7 - 10 Hours

Distance & Elevation Change

Distance & Elevation Change

Distance & Elevation Change

Customized to your abilities

Difficulty

Distance & Elevation Change

Type of Hike

Moderate/Hard

Type of Hike

Type of Hike

Type of Hike

Customized to your abilities

Transport

Type of Hike

Transport

Guide to provide full transport from Sedona resort/VRBO/Airbnb to the trailhead & back

Capacity

Type of Hike

Transport

1 - 14 Hikers (Private Only)

Type of Tour

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Private Only: Hikers booking as a single hiker please refer to "Solo Hiker" pricing & groups of 2 - 14 hikers are considered "Private Groups"

Related Sedona Hiking Tours

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Custom Hikes: Full Day: Ultimate Sedona Adventure. Classic Hikes: Full Day: Trans Sedona, Marathon Day: Summit to Summit. Moonlight Hike: Three Hour: Classic Moonlight

Best in the West Experience

Sedona's Most Epic Outdoor Experience

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to push it to your limit? For some, this could mean huge mileage, for others double summiting two of Sedona's highest peaks, and for a few creating a one-way hike which traverses all of Red Rock Country in a single day. Whether you're training for an upcoming Grand Canyon backpacking trip, marathon, climbing 14ers in Colorado, exploring Peru, hiking Kilimanjaro, or another huge objective... Let us create a customized adventure that challenges you to your max, while our guides ensure a safe adventure you will never forget. This highly customized experience will take you to places seldom visited by others, and the deepest and most wild territories of Sedona. If you're ready to see how far you can go, we've got you covered, for a day that will leave you exposed to nothing less than "The Best in the West."  

Outing Includes

  • Private Hiking Guide
  • Red Rock Pass
  • Sedona Resort/Airbnb/VRBO Transportation (Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon)
  • Healthy Packaged Trail Snacks
  • Three Organic Fruit/Veggies
  • Fresh Made Healthy Wrap
  • Bottled Water
  • Ultima Electrolytes
  • Osprey Daylite Hiking Backpack
  • Trekking Poles (By Request)
  • 500 Lumen Black Diamond Headlamp
  • Gloves, Beanies, Neck Gaiters (During Winter Months)  
  • UPF 50 Sun Hoodies  
  • Disposable Rain Ponchos  
  • Micro Spikes for Snow (If Needed)  
  • Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying Pack (By Request)  
  • Kids Car Seats & Booster Seats (By Request)
  • Full List of Supplies Included


Logistics

  • Duration: Marathon Day/7-10 Hours
  • Distance: 10 - 20+ Miles
  • Elevation Change: 350 - 3,000ft, Customized
  • Capacity: 1 - 14 Hikers
  • Hike Type: Loop/Summit Bid/One-Way/Wilderness Access/Vortex Site/Sunrise or Sunset Start
  • Trails Used: Customized
  • Difficulty: Very Hard
  • Best Season: All Year
  • Sites Visited: 1 - 6 Hikes
  • Start Times: 5AM, 5:30AM, 6AM, 6:30AM
  • Upcoming Availabilities: Best in the West Experience Calendar
  • Cost: $385 + Tax/Hiker (Private Group) & $695 + Tax (Private Solo Hiker)


*PRIVATE ONLY TOURS: TWO PERSON MINIMUM FOR PRIVATE GROUPS OR PLEASE REFER TO SOLO HIKER PRICING


**WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CONSIDERING PEEK PROTECT COVERAGE AND REVIEWING OUR CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE BOOKING YOUR RESERVATION


***WE REQUIRE ALL HIKERS/ATTENDEES TO HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR OUTINGS OFFERED


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Sedona Hiking Tours: Classic Hikes, Custom Hikes, Moonlight Hikes, Solo Hikes, Large Group Hikes


Sedona Hiking Tour Difficulty: Easy Hikes, Moderate Hikes, Hard Hikes


Sedona Hiking Tour Lengths: Two Hours, Three Hours, Half Day, Full Day, Marathon Day


Type of Hiking Tours: Scenic Loops, Wilderness Hikes, One-Way Hikes, Vortex Hikes, Sunrise/Sunset


Sedona MTB Tours: Classic Rides, Custom Rides, Night Rides, Family-Friendly Rides, Solo Rides


Sedona MTB Tour Difficulty: Easy Rides, Moderate Rides, Challenging Rides, Expert Rides


Sedona MTB Tour Lengths: Two Hours, Three Hours, Five Hours


Types of MTB Tours: Enduro Rides, One-Way Rides, Loop Rides, Night Rides, Technical Rides, Black Diamond Rides


Self-Guided MTB Rides in Sedona: Best Rides in Sedona


Self-Guided Hikes in Sedona: Best Hikes in Sedona, Sedona's Best in 5's, Easy Sedona Hikes, Moderate Sedona Hikes, Hard Sedona Hikes, Sedona Archaeology Sites


Sedona Adventure Shuttle: Create Customized One-Way Hikes & Rides in Red Rock Country


Self-Guided Explorations of Northern Arizona: Exploring Sedona, Exploring Scottsdale, Exploring Prescott, Exploring Flagstaff, Exploring Grand Canyon, Exploring Page


Sedona Weather/Food/Nightlife: Sedona Weather, Best Food in Sedona, Sedona Nightlife


Stewardship: Stewards of Sedona (SOS)

Media: Trail Lovers In the News

Reviews: Trip Advisor


Ask Us: Would you like to be contacted by one of our guides? Use our Contact Us Form, email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com, or call/text (928)239-3638. Open 9AM - 5PM Daily (MST)


Frequently Asked Questions: MTB FAQ's, Hiking FAQ's, Cancellation Policy


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Types of Hikes We Offer

Scenic Loop Trail

Scenic Loop Trail

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Summit Bid

Scenic Loop Trail

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One-Way Hike

Scenic Loop Trail

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Wilderness Access

Sunrise/Sunset Start

Wilderness Access

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Vortex Site

Sunrise/Sunset Start

Wilderness Access

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Sunrise/Sunset Start

Sunrise/Sunset Start

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Hiking Tour Difficulties

Our Sedona hiking tours will take you the best creekside hikes in Sedona during your visit.

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Our Sedona hiking tours are led by the best Sedona hiking guides in Red Rock Country.

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Our Sedona hiking tours will take you to the most best hard hikes in Sedona.

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The Best Self-Guided Hikes in Sedona

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Sedona Hiking Cheat Sheet

Best Hikes of Sedona in 5's / Sedona's Best Archaeology Sites

Self-Guided Hiking Difficulties

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