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    • Each Outing Includes
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    • Home
    • Guided Hikes
      • Classic Hiking Tours
      • Customized Hiking Tours
      • Large Group Hikes (15+)
      • Moonlight Hikes
      • Solo Hiking Tours
    • Guided MTB Rides
      • Classic MTB Tours
      • Customized MTB Tours
      • Family-Friendly MTB Tours
      • Night Ride MTB Tours
      • Solo MTB Tours
      • Upcoming Group Rides
    • Sedona Adventure Shuttle
    • Hiking Tour Durations
      • Two Hour Hiking Tours
      • Three Hour Hiking Tours
      • Half Day Hiking Tours
      • Full Day Hiking Tours
      • Marathon Day Hiking Tours
    • MTB Tour Durations
      • Two Hour MTB Tours
      • Three Hour MTB Tours
      • Five Hour MTB Tours
    • Hiking Tour Difficulty
      • Easy Hiking Tours
      • Moderate Hiking Tours
      • Hard Hiking Tours
    • MTB Tour Difficulty
      • Easy MTB Tours
      • Moderate MTB Tours
      • Challenging MTB Tours
      • Expert MTB Tours
    • Types of Hiking Tours
      • Scenic Loop
      • Summit Bid
      • One-Way Hikes
      • Wilderness Access
      • Vortex
      • Sunrise/Sunset Start
    • Types of MTB Tours
      • Enduro Rides
      • One-Way Rides
      • Scenic Loop Rides
      • Technical Rides
      • Black Diamond Rides
      • Night Rides
    • Preparing for Your Hike
      • Each Outing Includes
      • What to Pack
      • Sedona Weather
    • Preparing for Your Ride
      • Each Outing Includes
      • What to Pack
      • Sedona Weather
    • Sedona Hiking Tour FAQ's
      • FAQ's
    • Sedona MTB Tour FAQ's
      • FAQ's
    • Self-Guided Adventures
      • Best Hikes in Sedona
      • Best Easy Hikes in Sedona
      • Best Moderate Hikes
      • Hard Sedona Hikes
      • Best MTB Rides in Sedona
      • Sedona's Best in 5's
      • Sedona Archaeology Sites
      • Best Food in Sedona
      • Sedona Nightlife
      • Visiting Grand Canyon
      • Exploring Sedona
      • Exploring Flagstaff
      • Exploring Page
      • Exploring Prescott
      • Exploring Scottsdale
      • Sedona Adventure Shuttle
    • Satisfaction Guaranteed
    • Dog Friendly Tours
    • Permitted Outfitter Guide
    • Stewards of Sedona
    • In the News
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Peek Protect Coverage
    • The Artist: Josh Esquivel
  • Home
  • Guided Hikes
    • Classic Hiking Tours
    • Customized Hiking Tours
    • Large Group Hikes (15+)
    • Moonlight Hikes
    • Solo Hiking Tours
  • Guided MTB Rides
    • Classic MTB Tours
    • Customized MTB Tours
    • Family-Friendly MTB Tours
    • Night Ride MTB Tours
    • Solo MTB Tours
    • Upcoming Group Rides
  • Sedona Adventure Shuttle
  • Hiking Tour Durations
    • Two Hour Hiking Tours
    • Three Hour Hiking Tours
    • Half Day Hiking Tours
    • Full Day Hiking Tours
    • Marathon Day Hiking Tours
  • MTB Tour Durations
    • Two Hour MTB Tours
    • Three Hour MTB Tours
    • Five Hour MTB Tours
  • Hiking Tour Difficulty
    • Easy Hiking Tours
    • Moderate Hiking Tours
    • Hard Hiking Tours
  • MTB Tour Difficulty
    • Easy MTB Tours
    • Moderate MTB Tours
    • Challenging MTB Tours
    • Expert MTB Tours
  • Types of Hiking Tours
    • Scenic Loop
    • Summit Bid
    • One-Way Hikes
    • Wilderness Access
    • Vortex
    • Sunrise/Sunset Start
  • Types of MTB Tours
    • Enduro Rides
    • One-Way Rides
    • Scenic Loop Rides
    • Technical Rides
    • Black Diamond Rides
    • Night Rides
  • Preparing for Your Hike
    • Each Outing Includes
    • What to Pack
    • Sedona Weather
  • Preparing for Your Ride
    • Each Outing Includes
    • What to Pack
    • Sedona Weather
  • Sedona Hiking Tour FAQ's
    • FAQ's
  • Sedona MTB Tour FAQ's
    • FAQ's
  • Self-Guided Adventures
    • Best Hikes in Sedona
    • Best Easy Hikes in Sedona
    • Best Moderate Hikes
    • Hard Sedona Hikes
    • Best MTB Rides in Sedona
    • Sedona's Best in 5's
    • Sedona Archaeology Sites
    • Best Food in Sedona
    • Sedona Nightlife
    • Visiting Grand Canyon
    • Exploring Sedona
    • Exploring Flagstaff
    • Exploring Page
    • Exploring Prescott
    • Exploring Scottsdale
    • Sedona Adventure Shuttle
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • Dog Friendly Tours
  • Permitted Outfitter Guide
  • Stewards of Sedona
  • In the News
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Peek Protect Coverage
  • The Artist: Josh Esquivel

Frequently Asked Hiking Tour Questions

What Will the Weather Be Like?

What Will the Weather Be Like?

What Will the Weather Be Like?

With over 300 sunny days a year and an average year-a-round temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit, Sedona Weather is some of the most beautiful weather in America

Can I Book Online?

What Will the Weather Be Like?

What Will the Weather Be Like?

Yes, you can reserve any of our tours online: Custom Hiking Tours, Classic Hiking Tours, Moonlight Hikes, and Solo Hiking Tours. We also provide Gift Cards.

Can I Bring My Dog?

What Will the Weather Be Like?

What Do Your Guides Recommend?

There is no additional charge for dogs and each of our Custom, Classic, Solo, and Moonlight Hikes can accept dogs. Please note, we cannot accept dogs on MTB tours and our Large Group Experiences (15+ Hikers) due to park regulations in Red Rock State Park. 

What Do Your Guides Recommend?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

What Do Your Guides Recommend?

If you're looking for our favorite hikes, look no further than our Classic Hiking Tours. Designed by our guides, based on their favorite Easy, Moderate, or Hard Hikes in Red Rock Country. 

What Do I Pack?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

Are you wondering What to Pack and seeking Sedona Weather Expectations? Follow the links above and we will get you started in creating the adventure vacation of a lifetime in Red Rock Country. 

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

For group outings, exceeding 14 hikers, we recommend our Private Red Rock Group Experiences as the best option for satisfying your groups adventure curiosities and hiking needs.

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What If I'm Traveling and/or Hiking Solo in Sedona?

What If I'm Traveling and/or Hiking Solo in Sedona?

What If I'm Traveling and/or Hiking Solo in Sedona?

If you're traveling through Sedona alone, and not wanting to miss out on the best hikes in America... We've got your back!! Let our experienced guides  create a private, custom guided, Solo Hiking Tour into the most beautiful places in Red Rock Country for you.

Do You Do Vortex Tours?

What If I'm Traveling and/or Hiking Solo in Sedona?

What If I'm Traveling and/or Hiking Solo in Sedona?

Our Sedona Hiking Tours can visit the Cathedral Rock & Sacred Kachina Woman vortex areas. Our private tours are respectfully led on sacred territories located in the most seldom visited areas in Red Rock Country. Our Sacred Canyons Loop, Creekside of Cathedral, Sacred Summits, and Moonlight Hikes will bring you to the most inspiring spiritual places in Sedona, next to vortex locations,  but on more remote trails to escape the massive crowds and noise. Allowing you a deeper overall spiritual experience within the Wilderness of Red Rock Country.

Whats the Minimum & Maximum Ages for Hikers?

What If I'm Traveling and/or Hiking Solo in Sedona?

Whats the Minimum & Maximum Ages for Hikers?

We can accept newborn babies and all grown up's too!! If you can walk without assistance, you can explore with us. We provide top-notch Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying packs at no additional fee for those with infants and little one's incapable of walking on their own for more than a half mile. If you're looking for a specialized tour, tailored to your abilities, and designed to your needs, then check out our Custom Hiking Tours. We can break these outings into multiple shorter hikes and allow you to safely and enjoyably explore Sedona with your loved ones of all ages and abilities.

Does it Require a Deposit to Reserve a Tour?

Does it Require a Deposit to Reserve a Tour?

Whats the Minimum & Maximum Ages for Hikers?

Each of our outings requires a 100% due deposit at the time of booking. Please use the link if you would like to review our Terms and Conditions or Book Now. You can request a Deposit Waiver by Asking Us, or emailing Reservations@TrailLovers.com

Where Will We Hike During Your Outing?

Does it Require a Deposit to Reserve a Tour?

Can I Make Special Requests for My Tour?

  • Custom Hikes: Customized from 200 Adventure options.
  • Classic Hikes: Guide Favorite Trails
  • Moonlight Hikes: Customized
  • Large Group Experiences: Red Rock State Park

Can I Make Special Requests for My Tour?

Does it Require a Deposit to Reserve a Tour?

Can I Make Special Requests for My Tour?

Absolutely!! Our Custom Hiking Tours can be tailored to your snack/picnic preferences, unique outdoor interests, and designed around your private group. You can note any allergies, or special requests, on your reservation while booking online or speaking with our reservations team. 


If you're looking for a special experience for your anniversary, check out our Romantic Expedition. 

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I Wanna Propose, Can You Help?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

Can You Help Us Plan Out Other Hikes?

We've got your covered!!! Our Romantic Expedition is designed to help-a-brotha/sista out. We can customize it tightly to your liking, while safely following our Leave No Trace 7 Principles. This outing is perfect for proposals, anniversaries, and other romantic holidays. If you're looking to make it extra-special, let us help!! Each of our Custom Hikes can be tailored to your needs.

Can You Help Us Plan Out Other Hikes?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

Can You Help Us Plan Out Other Hikes?

We would love to help you learn more about Sedona and it's incredible adventures. Please email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com if you have any travel related questions about Northern Arizona, Grand Canyon, and the Southwest. Please use our links about exploring: Sedona, Grand Canyon, Page, Prescott, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Best Food in Sedona, Sedona Nightlife, and Sedona Archaeology Sites. Here's our recommended best hikes: Easy Hikes, Moderate Hikes, and Hard Hikes. 

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

We can provide car seats (by request) for children of all ages, Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying Packs, and we specialize in creating memorable family experiences. We highly recommend our Custom Sedona Explorer or Guided Expedition as the best family choices for tours. Additionally, our Moonlight Hikes are perfect for enjoying the best temperatures of the day, seeing interesting creatures of the desert, and venturing into darkness for an epic sunset and night hiking adventure your children will never forget!! Headlamps, black lights, and night vision & thermal vision will allow you to take your Sedona adventure vacation to another level.

Can You Carry Some of My Packs Weight?

Can You Carry Some of My Packs Weight?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

Our guides are capable of providing full sherpa services, if you wish to pack lighter to cover more miles and terrain. We've got you covered and will gladly take the weight or help carry your heavier gear like tripods, drones, etc!!

Do You Provide Transport?

Can You Carry Some of My Packs Weight?

Do You Provide Transport?

Our guides provide full transport for your private group and will pick-up from your lodging within Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, and Village of Oak Creek. If you're staying out of the region, we can organize a central meeting location for us to pick you up, to reduce our parking impacts on trailhead parking lots. We drive 12 passenger vans and can transport groups of up to 50 hikers at a time.

Where do We Meet You?

Can You Carry Some of My Packs Weight?

Do You Provide Transport?

Unless otherwise specially noted by your guide or our staff; your guide will always meet you at the Valet/Arrivals Area of your resort.  For Airbnb, we will meet you at your residence. Our guides vehicles will be clearly marked with signs for Trail Lovers Excursions. If arriving from out of town, we will meet you centrally in Sedona, and then provide transportation to the trails from there. 

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Can I Split the Charges for the Outing?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

If you wish to split your charges for your private tours, please contact us prior to booking, and we can manually generate your deposit. Our online schedule will prevent you from splitting your deposit needed to secure the reservation. We can be reached at (928)239-3638.

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

We accept Cash and all major Credit Cards for Payment. Gratuities are not included in the price of our tours and are accepted by our guides if you enjoyed your experience.

What Are the Best Start Times for Tours?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Are the Best Start Times for Tours?

Our tours are naturally structured to start at 6:30AM or earlier for Marathon Days and 5AM - 8AM & 2:30PM Daily for Two Hour, Three Hour, Half Day, and Full Day Tours. We recommend starting early in the morning between 6AM - 7AM for the best temperatures, solitude, and photography. Our Moonlight Hikes start about 1 hour prior to sunset to set you up for the best evening colors and a memorable night hike too.  If you would like to request an earlier/later start time for any tours, please call us at (928)239-3638 or email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com

Are Your Start Times Flexible?

What Food Choices Do You Offer?

What Are the Best Start Times for Tours?

Absolutely!! Our standard outing start times have been strategically chosen up to allow you the best lighting for photography, crowd avoidance, and enjoyable temperatures. However,  if you would like to adjust your outing start time, please call us at (928)239-3638, or email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com. We will do our best to meet all special requests for time changes given our guides availabilities.

What Food Choices Do You Offer?

What Food Choices Do You Offer?

What Food Choices Do You Offer?

We serve fresh made healthy wraps, vegetables, and fruits during our tours. 

  • Our Wraps Include (Provided In Half Day, Full Day, and Marathon Day Tours): Turkey/Bacon/Avocado, Ham, Turkey, Club, Chicken, Veggie Deluxe (Vegetarian), Grilled Tempeh (Vegan).
  • Fresh Fruits & Veggies (Provided In Half Day, Full Day, and Marathon Day Tours): Sliced Apples, Sliced Pineapples, Sliced Watermelon, Sliced Cantaloupe, Sliced Strawberries, Blackberries & Raspberries, Sliced Cucumber & Hummus, Carrots &  Hummus
  • Healthy Packaged Trail Snacks (Provided in All Tours): Mixed Nuts, Beef Jerky, Applesauce, Almond Butter, Granola Bars, That's It Bars, Fruit Leathers

How Hard Are Your Hikes?

What Food Choices Do You Offer?

What Food Choices Do You Offer?

Our hikes can range from: Easy, Moderate, and Hard. If you're seeking a physically challenging hike based around a unique Sedona experience, check out our Classic Hiking Tours. For something more tailored to your physical abilities, try our Custom Hiking Tours.

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Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Although our staff shares an incredible love for both climbing and canyoneering through Sedona, we do not lead any form of climbing, or canyoneering activities for profit of any kind. Our tours are hiking & MTB inspired adventures through some of the most beautiful, inspiring, and seldom explored wild places in Sedona. There are currently no legal canyoneering or rock climbing guides operating in Sedona. If you need local canyon or climbing beta, please hit us up at (928)239-3638.

Do You Lead Mountain Biking Tours?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

We are proud to announce we also provide Sedona's best: Custom MTB Tours, Classic MTB Tours, Night Rides, Family-Friendly Rides, Free Group Rides, and Adventure Shuttles.

What is a Moonlight Hike?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

What is Your Cancellation Policy?

Our Moonlight Hikes are a perfect way to avoid the summertime heat, capture sunset photography, see unique desert creatures, and enjoy the best solitude of the day. Our guides provide headlamps & flashlights, while tours depart about one hour prior to sunset. This allows you to capture sunset from the top of the summit or from the most spectacular part of the trail. This experience can offer incredible photo opportunities of unique desert creatures. 

What is Your Cancellation Policy?

Can You Help Me Train For Grand Canyon?

What is Your Cancellation Policy?

Please review our Terms and Conditions to learn about our deposits, cancellation policy, and refunds. We highly recommend Peek Protect Coverage for every booking to ensure your outing's investment is secured against the unexpected.

What is Your Most Popular Tour?

Can You Help Me Train For Grand Canyon?

Can You Help Me Train For Grand Canyon?

Our most popular tours booked since our creation have been our: Three Hour Sacred Canyons Loop, Three Hour: Creekside of Cathedral, Half Day: Edges & Ledges Loop, and Half Day: Sedona Traverse. Check out our Classic Hikes to view our team's favorite hiking customized experiences we offer.

Can You Help Me Train For Grand Canyon?

Can You Help Me Train For Grand Canyon?

Can You Help Me Train For Grand Canyon?

YES, WE CAN!!! Our guides can help you learn about the terrain, while preparing you physically, emotionally, and spiritually for your adventure. Our Summit Bagger, and Summit to Summit Challenge will help you reach the physical skills needed to complete the challenge.

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