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by Robert Stone (Author)
There is an old saying, "God created the Grand Canyon, but he lives in Sedona." The Sedona region is home to extraordinary red rock formations, natural arches, majestic pinnacles, cliffs, gorges, sculpted canyons, mesas with panoramic views, ancient Indian ruins, plus year-round creeks and swimming holes.
Sedona offers an abundance of outdoor activities, and hiking is one of the most popular. Day Hikes Around Sedona is a comprehensive guide to the extensive network of trails throughout this beautiful area. These one hundred hikes include trails to all the best-known rock formations, as well as secluded trails that travel down remote canyons, across vast plateaus, or lead to archeological sites. Oak Creek gently cascades through town, leaving a corridor of lush vegetation that contrasts with the eroded red rock landscape. Interconnected valleys, canyons, and mesas offer abundant opportunities for hiking and exploration. A range of difficulty levels and scenery is included. All hikes can be completed during the day. Map sources and references are listed for extending the hikes. Each hike includes:>Detailed maps
>Accurate driving and hiking directions
>Distance, time, and elevation statistics
>Summaries to help hikers find a trail appropriate to their ability and desire
>Several overall maps to show the hikes in the greater area
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Day Hikes Around Sedona, Arizona is a comprehensive guide to the network of trails throughout this incredible red rock landscape. The one hundred hikes include trails to world-class rock formations, sculpted canyons, ancient cliff dwellings, year-round creeks, and panoramic views of the entire area. Undoubtedly, these hikes highlight the best scenery in Sedona. All levels of hiking experience are accommodated.
Author Biography
Robert Stone has been writer, photographer, and publisher of Day Hike Books for more than a decade. Robert has hiked every trail in the Day Hike Book series. With 20 hiking guides in the series, he has hiked over a 1000 trails throughout the western United States and Hawaii.
