Baldwin Trail No. 191
Baldwin Trail is one of several trails that have Cathedral Rock as their centerpiece (including H.T. Trail and Templeton Trails). They are very scenic, but mostly un-shaded and can be very hot in summer.
The Baldwin Trail starts across the road from the south side of Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon) parking area near the end of the Verde Valley School Road. There is no way to drive across creek to north side of Red Rock Crossing. It heads east and soon drops down a bit to the riparian zone valley floor, near but out of sight of the creek. With many side trails accessing swim spots on Oak Creek.
At 1/2 mile, it meets the end of the Templeton Trail. The Baldwin Trail forks sharply right and climbs moderately through a draw between Cathedral Rock and a red rock butte. Nice views of Cathedral Rock and back to Wilson Mountain. It levels out and then begins a gradual descent to the southwest and ends at Verde Valley School Road at 1.6 miles. Great mountain biking trail loop.
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Specific Trail Information
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General Information
- Difficulty: Easy, “family” type hike.
- Trailhead Elevation: 3,950 ft.
- Elevation Gain: 150 ft.
- Length: 1.6 miles
- Time: 1 hour one way.
Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required to park at the trailhead.
Address: 8375 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351
Phone: 928-203-2900
Hours: Wednesday 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All other days, open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Cof_Webmail@usda.gov
Getting There
Directions
Location: 35 miles south of Flagstaff in scenic Red Rock Country.
Access: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 in Sedona, take Route 179 south 7 miles to the Verde Valley School Road and go right (west) on Verde Valley School Road. Travel 4.8 miles down the road to the parking lot on the west side of the road where you can park. One of the trailheads for this trail is across the road on the east side.
GPS (Map): 34°49'07.0"N 111°46'16.9"W
