Red Rock - Secret Mountain Wilderness
The 43,950 acres of the Red Rock - Secret Mountain Wilderness Area are full of stunning rosy-hued cliffs, buttes and canyons. This Wilderness Area was designated in 1984 and marks the edge of the Colorado Plateau just east of Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.
The Red Rock - Secret Mountain Wilderness Area, despite its name, is one of Arizona's most accessible Wilderness Areas. A large network of trails crisscross the area's deep canyons and dense riparian vegetation.
All trails into the Wilderness start in the Red Rock Ranger District except Secret Mountain Trail #109, which is accessed from the Flagstaff Ranger District.
The A. B. Young Trail leaves from the southernmost end of the Bootlegger Picnic Area.
The strenuous hike to the top of the mountain is mostly unshaded, steep, and difficult in places.
An infrequently used trail that has a true remote feel. It is shady, and can be hiked in summer. Begin on Dry Creek Trail.
Boynton Canyon is one of the most scenic of the box canyons that make Arizona Red Rock Country so famous.
This trail begins right at the edge of the town of Sedona and is as picturesque as it is convenient.
Once you actually get to the trail, you realize it's an infrequently-used trail that has a true remote feel. It is shady and can be hiked in summer.
Fay Canyon is a favorite hike for many who prefer a shorter hike with minimal elevation gain or who enjoy the grandeur of red sandstone walls towering overhead.
This easy trail (at least, for the first 3 miles) leads up a desert wilderness canyon offering excellent views not only at trail's end, but all along the way as well.
Wide and nearly level, Long Canyon Trail provides easy access into Sedona's scenic red rock backcountry.
The Secret Canyon Trail is a challenging trail leading into the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness.
This trail provides a diverse experience beginning in an urban setting and eventually leads into Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness, increasing the potential for solitude.
Named for a local settler, Sterling Pass Trail leads over a high saddle from Oak Creek Canyon into nearby and equally scenic Sterling Canyon in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain
An easy hike along the bottom of Sterling Canyon. The drainage is dry most of the year. Shade is available, but it would be wise to carry some water in the warm months.
There are a number of reasons why West Fork is one of the most popular trails on the Coconino National Forest.
This hike heads straight for some of the most panoramic views in the Oak Creek Canyon/Sedona area.
The North Wilson Trail is a cooler route to the Wilson Mountain Trail No.