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