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Sedona Traverse

Half Day: Sedona Traverse

Half Day: Sedona Traverse (Private Group)

$275/Hiker

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Half Day: Sedona Traverse (Solo Hiker)

$525/Hiker

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The best moderate Wilderness hike in Sedona!!

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Logistics

Duration

Distance & Elevation Gain

Distance & Elevation Gain

Half Day/4.5 Hours

Distance & Elevation Gain

Distance & Elevation Gain

Distance & Elevation Gain

6 Miles Total & 295 Feet / 650 Feet

Difficulty

Distance & Elevation Gain

Type of Hike

Moderate Hike

Type of Hike

Type of Hike

Type of Hike

One-Way Hike & Wilderness Access

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 - 6 Hikers (Private Only)

Map of Hike

Related Sedona Hiking Tours

Type of Tour

View Map of Half Day: Sedona Traverse

Type of Tour

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Type of Tour

Private Only: Hikers booking as a single hiker please refer to "Solo Hiker" pricing & groups of 2 - 6 hikers are considered "Private Groups"

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Sedona Traverse

Streak Across Sedona's Most Beautiful Territory with Us

Are you trying to see as much Red Rock Country as you possibly can in half a day? How does a moderate hike through Sedona's Secret Mountain Wilderness, an area featuring the regions most profound sandstone arches, mesas, spires, canyons, buttes, and fins sound!? We've got you covered for an adventure that will leave your cameras trigger finger sore, and your body ready for another day of big explorations. 


In addition to your hiking guide, this experience will also provide a private shuttle driver, which will allow you to hike in a one-way direction diagonally across the wildest terrain in Sedona. This allows you to start in the northwestern corner of Sedona and end in the heart of Red Rock Country, which allows you to experience new and evolving views of the landscape throughout the entire outing. Traveling in a one-way direction maximizes your views and allows your guide to set it up as an "uphill" or "downhill" hike to meet your ability levels perfectly.


This adventure will combine two of Sedona's most classic trails, and accesses them in a way which takes you away from the crowds, and into Sedona's mystical solitude. Along the trail you will see Mescal Mountain, Devils Bridge, Lost Wilson Mountain, Mormon Canyon, a 300ft seasonal waterfall, and Earth Angel Spire. Standing over 800ft tall, Earth Angel Spire is one of the tallest sandstone towers in North America, and during snowmelt/monsoon season, the 300ft waterfall from the top of Wilson Mountain will leave you breathless... 


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/4.5 Hours of Hiking & 1 Hour of Logistics
  • Distance: 6 Miles
  • Elevation Change: 295ft/650ft
  • Capacity: 1 - 6 Hikers
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Transport: 1 Vehicle & Shuttle Driver for Setting Up One-Way Hike
  • Sites Visited: 1 Hike
  • Map of Hike: View Map of Half Day: Sedona Traverse
  • Trails Used: Chuckwagon, Brins Mesa Trail
  • Wilderness Area: Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness
  • Hike Type: One-Way Hike, Wilderness Access, Sunrise/Sunset Start
  • Best Season: All Year
  • Seasonal Features: Occasional Waterfalls (Late July - August, Winter), Wildflowers (Spring, Summer, Fall), Wildlife Viewing
  • Start Times: 5AM, 5:30AM, 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 2:30PM
  • Upcoming Availabilities: Sedona Traverse Calendar
  • Cost: $275 + Tax/Hiker (Private Group) & $525 + 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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Type of Hiking Tours: Scenic Loops, Wilderness Hikes, One-Way Hikes, Vortex Hikes, Sunrise/Sunset


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


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


Stewardship: Stewards of Sedona (SOS)

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