Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Old Munds Highway Day Hike

when	Trip Report : November 18, 2017
where	East of I-17, North of Stoneman Lake Rd.
the hike	This exploratory historic-route hike is an alternative to the scenic Sedona hike scheduled on the same day.     Start at the south end at the signed “Rattlesnake Quiet Area” 4.5 miles east of I-17 on Stoneman Lake Road. The route will be about 8-9 miles total as we hike toward the north and yo-yo back. The route is also known as FR80.     We’ll stop for a snack/lunch and break along the way.     See HAZ Forum for more information. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera
distance	9 miles round trip
time	4-5 hours
EC	+-500' elevation change
elevations	6,000 to 6,500 feet
type	round trip
starting at	Old Munds Highway Trailhead 34.771160 N,  111.576785 W
on trail	100% — Old Munds Highway / FR80
rating	"C+"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Sedona
meet	8:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride. We’ll leave promptly at 8:15 AM. With one stop along the way at the McDonalds at Verde Valley, total drive time from I-17 & Bell Road to the Trailhead is about 1.5 hours.
drive	•  Take I-17 north past Camp Verde to Stoneman Lake Rd (Exit 306). • From the exit travel east on Stoneman Lake Rd for 4.5 miles to a cattle guard on the left, north side. • Park and begin the hike here at the interpretive sign.

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