Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Red Rock Crossing Day Hike

when	Trip Report : October 31, 2021
	Trip Report : November 2, 2013
where	Sedona
the hike	Red Rock Crossing is a symbol of the American Southwest and the most photographed spot in Arizona. It is a favorite place for artists and art classes to visit and paint. This frequently photographed spot has Cathedral Rock as a backdrop. So bring your camera and do not forget a pair of binoculars for wildlife watching.     We’ll hike the Ridge and Carroll Canyon Trail to Red Rock Crossing on Oak Creek. The scenery along these well-maintained trails is nice on the way to Crossing. There are two options:     Option 1: Hiking to Crescent Moon Ranch and walking along Oak Creek to enjoy fall colors.     Option 2: We’ll push on to Cathedral Rock by wading across Oak Creek and hike the Templeton Trail out and back.     The leader will lead Option 1. Required: •  Sturdy hiking boots •  At least 3 liters of water •  Rain poncho •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: •  Lunch or snacks •  Camera •  Your smiles  :)
distance	10.2 miles
time	6-7 hours
EC	+-1400' elevation change
elevations	4303 at the Ridge Trailhead
type	out and back
starting at	Ridge Trailhead 34° 51.263' N,  111° 47.947' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Ridge, Carroll Canyon, and Templeton Trails
rating	"B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Be prepared to split the Red Rock pass parking fee for each car, and there’s a $2 hike-in fee per person at the Crossing. When car-pooling, pay your share of the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5/non-member.
weather	Sedona
meet	7:30 AM in the parking lot of Bashas in Sedona (160 Coffee Pot Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336) for carpooling to the trailhead.
drive	•  Take I-17, Exit Sedona 179. • From the junction of Routes 89A and 179, take 89A west 2 miles (toward Cottonwood) to Shelby Drive on the left. • Go 0.5 miles to La Entrada office building parking lot on the right at 2155 Shelby drive, 10 yards past Stanley Steamer Drive. • Turn right into the parking lot to the 3 designated trailhead parking spaces at the back end of parking lot.

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