Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Munds Mountain Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
October 5, 2013
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Trip Report :
June 9, 2012
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| where |
Sedona |
| the hike |
If you aren’t camping the weekend of October 4-6,
this invigorating, one-day, Sedona Red Rock hike will:
| 1. |
Start from the Schnebly Hill Vista. |
| 2. |
Follow the old Munds cattle trail southbound across a
flat mesa to the remains of an old ranch. |
| 3. |
Dip into a ravine and join the Schnebly Hill Trail. |
| 4. |
Pass through a nice forested area and then along the rim
with great views of the Red Rock country.
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| 5. |
Continue with a climb to the top of Munds Mountain. |
| 6. |
Return to the trailhead. |
Scenery should be spectacular!
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| distance |
9 miles round trip |
| time |
5-6 hours |
| EC |
+-1800' elevation change |
| elevations |
5955' (Schnebly Hill Vista) to 6824' (Munds Mountain) |
| type |
round trip |
| starting at |
| Schnebly Hill Vista |
34° 53.096' N, 111° 41.239' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — FR 153A, Schnebly Hill and Munds Mountain Trails |
| rating |
"B"
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 |
7:00 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.
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| drive |
| 1. |
Travel up I-17 to exit 320, Schnebly Hill Road. |
| 2. |
Exit from I-17 and turn left (west). |
| 3. |
Travel about 5 miles on unpaved road. This upper part of Schnebly Hill
Road is in good shape and passable by any car (nothing like the lower part).
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| 4. |
Just before you get to the famous Sedona overlook, there is an unpaved
parking area on left (south) side of road. Park there.
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There are no facilities. This trailhead isn't part of the official Red Rock
Recreation Area, so no fee is required.
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