Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Bell Trail Day Hike
when May 28, 2026
Trip Report : June 22, 2024
Trip Report : March 20, 2021
where Sedona
the hike     This hike starts out on a smooth dirt trail . At the 1 mile mark, look for Petroglyphs next to the trail, on your left The trail will parallel Wet Beaver Creek and soon begin to climb up into the rocks where the views are worth the work. At about 3.5 miles We come to The Crack. This is a huge bouldered area where the creek flows below and forms pools of sparkling water. The boulders offer the brave a chance to jump into the water for a refreshing swim. Come prepared. Bring a snack. We will hang out here for awhile befor starting the 3.5 mile hike out.
    We’ll stop somewhere for a lunch and rest break, before returning on the same route back to the Bell Trail trailhead.

Restroom at TH.
Required:
•  Sturdy hiking boots
•  At least 3 liters of water
•  Rain poncho
•  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
Recommended:
•  Lunch or snacks
•  Camera
distance 7 - 8 miles
time 5 - 6 hours
EC +-500' elevation change
elevations 3,820' (trailhead) to 4,320' (Bell Crossing / The Crack)
type round trip
starting at Bell Trail Trailhead
on trail 100% — Bell Trails
rating "B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed no
cost Red Rock Passes are not required here.
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Sedona
leader    You must email the leader to confirm.
meet For those who want to caravan together to the trailhead, we’ll meet at 7:00 AM in the NMVC parking lot

or 8:30 at the trailhead
drive
•  Take I-17 north past Camp Verde to Exit 298 for Sedona.
Turn right (east) at the bottom of the off ramp onto FR618.
Drive 2.2 miles on FR618 to the main Bell Trail parking lot. Do not go to the overflow parking prior to the sign.
FR618 is a well-maintained dirt/gravel road suitable for all vehicles.
Restrooms are located at the trailhead.

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