Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Scorpion-Pyramid Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
April 7, 2018
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Trip Report :
April 30, 2016
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| where |
Sedona |
| the hike |
Although much of Sedona is already replete with hiking/biking trails, there
are areas within the Red Rock Ranger district that are relatively unaccustomed
to human exploration.
Hence, in 2016 the Sedona Zoning and Planning Commission formed the
Western Gateway CFA (Community Focus Area).
Ultimately, the purpose is to implement the vision and goals of the Community
Plan. The planning process provides an opportunity for the public, property
owners and stakeholders to express their ideas for the future of this area on
the western fringes of Sedona.
The purpose of the CFA Plan will be to guide future improvements and
development based on this input.
Maybe there will be @25 miles of new trails as the USFS has suggested,
but a preview of what could be is already available on the final leg of this
hike on the brand spankin’ new Scorpion and Pyramid trails.
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| distance |
6 miles |
| time |
4-5 hours |
| EC |
+-1300' elevation change |
| type |
loop |
| starting at |
| Pyramid Mtn Trailhead |
34° 49.969' N, 111° 48.825' W [NAD27]
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| on trail |
100% — Old Post, Herkenham, Scorpion, and Pyramid Trails |
| 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 |
6:30 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.
Jim Buyens will do the signups at I-17 & Bell.
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| drive |
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I-17 to Camp Verde Exit 287. |
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Follow AZ-260 west and AZ-89A N/E Hwy 89A to Upper Red Rock
Loop Rd. in Sedona (27 miles), just past the high school.
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Turn right and travel 1.8 miles south to the Pyramid Mtn Trailhead,
which will be on the right across from Chavez Ranch Rd.
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Tamar will be waiting for you at Pyramid Mtn Trailhead.
Cell phone (480) 213-8375.
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