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Allens Bend Trail No. 111
The trail begins on the south-east side of the recreation area parking lot at Grasshopper Point. The trailhead sign is at the kiosk near the covered picnic table.
The trail is near level and mostly in full shade from remnants of an old orchard and various native riparian trees. It follows along the foot of a rock wall on the left, a short distance from Oak Creek which can be heard but is seldom in sight.
Several short paths provide access to this scenic creek for fishing, swimming, and picnicking. Be careful of poison ivy. The trail ends at the Casner Canyon Trailhead. Return by the same route for a pleasant 1 mile hike. The trail is probably named for Charles R. Allen, a photographer who homesteaded at the location of the present Junipine Cabins further upstream.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | Year-round |
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| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Passes: | Fee required to park at Grasshopper Point. Parking at the roadside turnout requires a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. |
| Operated By: | Red Rock Ranger District - 928-203-2900 |
General Information
Directions:Location: 25 miles south of Flagstaff (2 miles north of Sedona) on paved roads in scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Elevation is 4400 feet at the trailhead.
Access: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 (the "Y") in Sedona, take 89A north 2.5 miles to Grasshopper Point on the right (milepost 376.7). Drive down to the recreation area parking lot (you'll pay a fee here) or park in a roadside turnout 1/2 miles north of Grashopper Point and walk down the access road (0.2 miles) the the north end of Allens Bend Trail.
GPS (Map): 34°53'15.8"N 111°43'53.7"W
USGS Maps: Munds Park
Maps
- Red Rock Country Maps: Download Red Rock Country trail maps and find other Sedona recreation resources. See the Sedona Northeast map for this trail.
- The Digital Travel Map Whether you're driving, hiking, riding, or exploring, you will find this full-color, GPS-enabled map a handy reference to have on your mobile device. The map show trails, recreation sites, major landmarks, and forest roads.
- Forest Service Topo Map (FSTopo Geo-enable PDF)
Click map graphic for printable view.
General Notes:
Uses: Hiking, Mountain biking, fishing, swimming, wading.
Hiking time: 45 minutes, round-trip
Notes: No motor vehicles. This trail can be hot and dry in summer.
Activities
Mountain Biking
See Bicycle Restriction: Red Rock Country under Forest Orders for information about off-trail biking and permitted slickrock areas in the Sedona area.
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Related Information
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