Are you interested in learning about the sacred history of Sedona and it's ancient native peoples? This outing will take you on an immersive 3 hour hike, as it walks from Long Canyon to Deadman's Pass to Mescal Trail. The adventure will circle Mescal Mountain and pass along two of the most sacred canyons in Red Rock Country. Views along the way will include native american cliff dwellings, Wilson Mountain, Maroon Mountain, Sacred Kachina Woman Spire, Doe Mountain, Bear Mountain, and Capital Butte.
Our guides will bring binoculars to allow you to see the ancient architecture of the Sinagua People and learn about their impressive survival methods, medicinal plants, and unique cliffside desert lifestyles. Taking a loop for this adventure allows you to maximize your experience by never seeing the same things twice and the difficulty of the trail is manageable by all. This outing allows for great family photo opportunities, an engaging learning experience, child-safe hiking, and elevated perspectives without the physical challenge.
Outing Includes
Red Rock Pass
Resort Transportation
One Sliced Organic Fruit
Organic Trail Bars
SmartWater
Ultima Electrolytes
Osprey Hiking Backpack
Trekking Poles (By Request)
350 Lumen Black Diamond Headlamp
Private Hiking Guide
Gloves, Beanies, Neck Gaiters (During Winter Months)
UPF 50 Sun Hoodies
Disposable Rain Ponchos (If Needed)
Micro Spikes for Snow (If Needed)
Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying Pack (By Request)
Kids Car Seats & Booster Seats (By Request)
List of Supplies Included
Logistics
- Duration: 3 Hours of Hiking & 1 Hour of Logistics
- Distance: 4.2 Miles
- Elevation Change: 235ft
- Capacity: 1 - 14 Hikers
- Difficulty: Easy
- Transport: 1 Vehicle
- Sites Visited: 1 Hike
- Map of Hike: View Map of Three Hour: Sacred Canyons Loop
- Hike Type: Scenic Loop, Vortex Site, Sunrise/Sunset Start
- Trails Used: Long Canyon, Deadman's Pass, Mescal Trail
- Wilderness Area: Borders Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness
- Best Season: All Year
- Start Times: 5AM, 5:30AM, 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 2:30PM
- Upcoming Availabilities: Sacred Canyons Loop Calendar
- Cost: $195 + Tax/Hiker (Private Group) & $325 + Tax (Private Solo Hiker)
Private Only Tours: Two Person Minimum for Private Groups or Please Refer to Solo Hiker Pricing