Are you seeking an exciting hiking adventure with elevated panoramic views, and the opportunity to stand on top of Sedona's most monumental rocks? Our Edges & Ledges Loop connects all the dots, as it brings you across one of the largest deposits of sandstone in Sedona. All the while, taking an improbable and adventurous scenic loop on narrow trails high above: Oak Creek Canyon, Bear Wallow Canyon, and the majestic Mitten Ridge.
Along the hike, you will pass the locally revered Cowpies Trail, a site formerly used for country western films and spiritual gatherings for drum circles & ceremonies. The dramatic mix of geological formations and unique views along this adventure, will allow you to see nearly every rock in Sedona from just one hike. Meanwhile, ensuring you take the best elevated photos in town along the way!! The trail's narrowness and manageable exposure spices up this "moderate-to-hard" adventure, as hikers are at times encouraged to go "on all fours" while descending steep declines and navigating the trails' more attenuated passages.
If you suffer from vertigo, or are afraid of heights, this might not be the right hike for you... However, if you would like to safely work on building your comfort in these situations; our guides are the people to call on for ensuring a safe and immersive experience, while you push your limits. The north side of Hangover Trail offers some of the finest elevated views in Sedona of Wilson Mountain, Brins Mesa, Steamboat Rock, Oak Creek Canyon, Morning Glory, and Capitol Butte. The solitude in this area is unmatched, while the trails used along this hike will literally take your vacation to another level.
Don't be just another humble visitor, getting bounced around on a bright colored jeep, dreaming about what it would be like to actually stand on that impressive sandstone formation you see from so far away.... Let us show you the way, while you see what you're capable of accomplishing in creating a hiking adventure you will never forget!!
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
- Two Organic Fruits/Veggies
- 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: Half Day/5.25 Hour of Hiking & 1 Hour of Logistics
- Distance: 9 Miles
- Elevation Change: 875ft
- Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
- Capacity: 1 - 14 Hikers
- Transport: 1 Vehicle
- Sites Visited: 1 Hike
- Map of Hike: View Map of Half Day: Edges & Ledges Loop
- Trails Used: Munds Wagon Trail, Cowpies Trail, and Hangover Trail
- Seasonal Features: Waterfalls (Winter/Summer), Wildflowers (Fall/Spring/Summer)
- Wilderness Areas: Borders Munds Mountain Wilderness Area
- Best Season: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Hike Type: Scenic Loop, Vortex, Sunrise/Sunset Start
- Start Times: 5AM, 5:30AM, 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 2:30PM
- Upcoming Availabilities: Edges & Ledges Calendar
- Cost: $295 + Tax/Hiker (Private Group) & $535 + 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