Great Sedona Hikes

The Sedona hiking trail system is constantly changing. Great Sedona Hikes, Third Edition, is the most up-to-date Sedona hiking guide available. And unlike other books printed in China which can result in long delays in incorporating changes, we keep Great Sedona Hikes Third Edition up-to-date by constantly hiking the trails and updating our book For example, updates were incorporated as recently as April, 2015. Our book is printed in the U.S. and our print-on-demand format allows us to quickly make necessary revisions to the trail maps and descriptions so you are assured of having the most up-to-date information on the trails.

This Third Edition is a complete update and expansion of Great Sedona Hikes, Second Edition. It nowincludes 60 of Sedona's greatest hikes and includes many new photos, updated trail descriptions, more-detailed maps including cumulative ascent data and trail elevation profiles. It includes QR Code Technology with links to many additional color photos for each of the included hikes.

Why settle for only 10 hikes? Our top 12 favorite Sedona hikes are featured among the best 60 hikes in the Sedona area. The trails are organized by level of difficulty (easy, easy to moderate, moderate, hard). The trails are also organized by feature:

• trails suitable for hiking after a rainstorm
• trails that provide shade for summer hiking
• trails that lead to vortexes
• trails near water
• and trails leading to arches

This organization is great so you can choose the perfect hike for your Sedona adventure.

Great Sedona Hikes, Third Edition contains specific directions and mileage to the trailheads, comprehensive trail descriptions complete with GPS waypoints, and colorful commentary about 60 of the most striking trails, including many trails not found in any other hiking guides. The individual trail maps are based on actual GPS “tracks." For those who new to hiking, we have included hiking tips, Sedona weather information, sunrise/sunset data, and parking pass requirements to help you plan your hikes.

In addition, you'll find a section containing descriptions of several of Sedona's most scenic drives, with detailed directions, to help you enjoy the beauty of the red rocks when you aren't hiking.

The authors are Sedona residents who have hiked these trails multiple times along with other good trails that didn't make the cut for inclusion among the 60 Great Sedona Hikes. When you are in Sedona, we invite you to contact us at hikebook@greatsedonahikes.com and perhaps go on a hike together.

For your maximum enjoyment and safety, be sure to carry an up-to-date hiking guide while on the trails -- Great Sedona Hikes, Third Edition.