Road/Vehicle: FR / Dirt Road / Gravel - Car Okay
Fees/Permit: Red Rock Pass
Directions to trail: From the 'Y' in Sedona head west on 89A 3.1 miles to Dry Creek Road. Turn right onto Dry Creek Road and follow 1.9 miles to FS #152 which takes off to the right. Follow this roughish dirt road to the end. This is the same parking for Vultee Arch. Dry Creek Trail takes off from the northwest side of the parking lot. There is a thick steel rusted plate identifying the trail.
Map: Beartooth Sedona
| Difficulty - 2 Route Find - 1 |
| Distance Round Trip |
4 mile |
| Elevation Gain |
600 feet |
| Accumulated Gain |
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| TH Elevation |
4800 |
| Av Time Round Trip |
2 hours |
Dry Creek takes the honor of naming a major street in Sedona. Trail books usually mention this trail. Ironically the best kept secret in Sedona for beautiful solitude is Dry Creek Trail #52. No real destination or well know landmarks may be the reason for lack of crowds. Lucky you! The trail cuts in and out of the creek. Just after a half mile the canyon forks. Bear Sign Creek/Trail is to the left and Dry Creek is the right fork. Continue on the right. Beautiful sandstone ledges run along the sides and make the trail in sections. Terraced sandstone ledges fill the creek wall to wall in areas putting you in awe. Low canyon walls are close to you and steep. Cairns are everywhere but who needs them. This canyon is too narrow to get lost. Just keep going until the going gets tough. Take a lunch and enjoy a break on the beautiful red rock. Take a friend and enjoy a memorable conversation. No big perks here. Only pure beauty and silence on this Arizona gem.
- Jul 01 1997 joe bartels
Backpack: Yes & Possibly Connect
Seasons: Spring to Autumn
Preferred: April - May - September - October
Preferred start time: 11 AM
Cell phone signal: No
Water/Source: none
Dogs: Dogs are allowed on a leash
Forest: Coconino
Wilderness: Red Rock-Secret Moun
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be a dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.