We decided to take the long way back from Phoenix and pass through Sedona to finish a hike we had attempted way back in April. Sedona has a wide array of hikes to choose from but we selected Brins Mesa Loop because the trailhead is conveniently located close to Sedona Uptown and its known for […]
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Tom’s Thumb
After an impromptu breakfast with friends at Carefree Resort we were eager to walk off Thanksgiving turkey (thank you Whole Foods). We were running short on time but decided on Tom’s Thumb Trail just outside Scottsdale in the McDowell Mountain Preserve. Unfortunately we didn’t realize the park closed at sunset 5:30pm and there were signs […]
Boynton Canyon
For our last hike in Sedona we decided on something a bit longer (7 miles) and something with a more shade as the temperatures were getting warmer after the unseasonably cool weather from the previous two days. We chose Boynton Canyon based on advice from the very knowledgable staff at the Hike House in Sedona. […]
Cathedral Rock
For our 2nd hike in Sedona we chose Cathedral Rock which treats hikers to some killer views of the red rock formations just south of Sedona in the Oak Creek area. The hike was just what we looking for relatively flat for the pup and a constant stream of views of the famous red rocks […]
Brin’s Mesa
For our 1st hike in Sedona we chose Brin’s Mesa. It’s well known for its stunning views of the Red Rocks. It can be a little difficult to locate the trail head but it begins at the end of West Park Ridge Dr which turns into a bumpy dirt/asphalt road for the last mile before […]