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Trip planning help eastern us or near Sedona
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Jun 11, 2011 at 6:24 pm #1275288
Looking to hake wife (new to backpacking) on a trip this summer. Thinking 2-3 nights out 3-4 days hiking. Suggestions?
Jun 11, 2011 at 6:34 pm #1748024Sedona AZ? Most areas around Sedona's Red Rock/Secret Mountain are for dayhiking, though there's some backpacking if you care to go upstream, it's mostly canyoneering ("swimming" with a pack) – wouldn't be an issue for experienced backpackers, but maybe a little much for a newbie.
The Dogie trail is further west from Sedona's main touristy hiking. it is regular backpacking for a couple days with short mileages. Desert hiking which drops into a riparian area before going back up into the desert. There's a high, rocky high trail at the end if you want to loop back to your vehicle, … or just retrace your steps back like we did.
I have no pics from that trip, so I'd have to ask my ex-girlfriend.
Jun 13, 2011 at 8:28 pm #1748856There's the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness southwest of Sedona. Access from Clarkdale/Cottonwood.
Jun 14, 2011 at 11:29 am #1749102Sycamore Canyon is pretty excellent. A real hidden gem.
If you're adventurous, going in warm weather and have a shuttle, hiking Oak from the top is even more excellent.
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