![]() The view here from the east edge of Sedona differs from the trails deep within the red rocks. You reach the Huckaby Trailhead by turning east off Route 179 onto Schnebly Hill Road. On a warm day, Oak Creek provides a cool piece of paradise with a sweeping view of the Midgley Bridge above you. When the flow is low enough, the route continues across boulders in the creek. As the path winds down alongside a cliff wall, the sound of water gradually fills the air. You start the trail with broad views and then head down a moderately-steep decline that leads to Oak Creek. Huckaby TrailĪlthough most trails climb to open views, Huckaby Trail brings a welcome change. View from the Huckaby TrailPhoto credit: Arlene Waller / 5. On my last visit, a group of deer munched the vegetation, unconcerned by the humans gawking at them. This quiet path provides a lovely jaunt through trees and shrubs. You can also join the trail after embarking on the Cibola Trail at the Jordan Trailhead. Parking is available at Soldier Pass Trailhead if you want a short, up-and-back walk to the pools. The moderate incline eventually leads to expansive views over Sedona in one direction and the Mogollon Rim in the distance to the north. Touring jeeps often parallel the beginning of the trail but then the peace of the cypress forest sets in. ![]() ![]() These three formations demonstrate various effects of erosion over time. Along the route, you pass Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole and Seven Sacred Pools, as well as a view of a large arch across the valley from the trail. Soldier Pass Trail offers some of the most interesting geologic sights in Sedona. View along Soldier Pass TrailPhoto credit: Judy Karnia 2. Pro Tip: Continue along Brins Mesa Trail to join Soldier Pass Trail and then Cibola Pass for a gorgeous 4.5-mile loop. While walking across the top, keep an eye out for a small side path that brings you to a scramble up an outcropping for amazing 360-degree views. As you crest the butte, you emerge from the trees into a meadow as the world expands to a vast landscape of red rock mountains. Near the top, a small outcropping provides a good place for a snack break with stunning views over Sedona. At first, the path is dirt but begins to turn more into rock steps as you wind through the valley. Veer to the right after passing the rustic restroom to start on the Brins Mesa Trail.Ī gradual incline leads through a gorgeous canyon that opens to larger views. North of the main Sedona tourist strip, a road leading off West Park Ridge Drive leads to a parking lot for the Jordan Road Trailhead. The route is usually not crowded, and although it is moderately challenging, there are plenty of places to rest and take in the scenery. The Brins Mesa Trail tends to be my first choice for bringing visitors. Meadow at the top of the Brins Mesa TrailPhoto credit: Judy Karnia 1.
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