Arizona Sedona Wheeling Saturday 2/20
- Thread starter DaveC
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We're in!
I think Soldiers Pass is closed to anything other than hiking now? May be old or bad news, but should be easy to research. We've never done Outlaw or Diamondback Gulch, but we have done Broken Arrow several times and it's a good trail.
As for Schnebly Hill, coming from Phoenix we've always started that trail from the I17 and down into Sedona.
I think Soldiers Pass is closed to anything other than hiking now? May be old or bad news, but should be easy to research. We've never done Outlaw or Diamondback Gulch, but we have done Broken Arrow several times and it's a good trail.
As for Schnebly Hill, coming from Phoenix we've always started that trail from the I17 and down into Sedona.
OP
Great! I'll check on the logistics today/tomorrow and post a proposed meet up time, location and order of trails. I haven't been on any of them except for Soldier's Pass, so unless you or others who have been on some of them lead, it'll be the blind leading the blind...which keeps it interesting!
Soldier Pass is still open, but has required a permit for a few years now. Twelve public permits are given per day and you can apply up to 90 days prior. Permit is $6.
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251901
It's a very short trail but has some really neat features. The permit system has made it much better as this trail was incredibly crowded at times. The trail is still open to tour groups, however only one company has access and they have limits on tours per day.
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251901
It's a very short trail but has some really neat features. The permit system has made it much better as this trail was incredibly crowded at times. The trail is still open to tour groups, however only one company has access and they have limits on tours per day.
I'll join you guys if I'm available. I recommend all the trails you mentioned plus red rock power line. The permit for soldiers pass is very easy to get also
Has anyone made motel reservations ? A host motel ? A local watering hole ?
Just wondering on little details.
Just wondering on little details.
OP
I'm finalizing mine with the wife today. I will likely be driving up Friday night to wheel on Saturday and then drive home. I'll post when finalized along with suggested trail agenda.
Initial suggested trail lineup/order...
Diamondback gulch (aka greasy spoon) followed by outlaw followed by broken arrow.
Looked but haven't leaped. Found an AirBNB but $110 night for 2 nights changed to $400+ with "Covid" cleaning fees and ad ons/ tax.
I'm thinking just stay one overnight. That rate would work... likely $120 by the time they fee you to death. Pricy area! Looks like the cheaper stays are down by cottonwood.
I went the old fashioned route...called them and.............had to leave a message!