Where to Go

Sedona Sunset | Photo by Larry Lindahl

North: State Route 89A rambles alongside verdant Oak Creek, offering 14 miles of lush canyon … [Read more...]

Featuring Sedona Geology by Well Known Geologist, Wayne Ranney

Wayne Ranney overlooking Sedona, Arizona

Hit the Trail is pleased to announce its latest feature, Sedona Geology. Having expanded coverage to … [Read more...]

Sedona’s Red Rocks, Part 1

Diagram showing the old (McKee) and new (Blakey) terminology used for identifying the red rock strata in the Sedona Area. From page 12-13 of "Sedona Through Time" 2nd ed., 2010 © Wayne Ranney

The famous red rocks in and around Sedona are, for the most part, the same layers that make up the … [Read more...]

Carving Oak Creek Canyon

Oak Creek is a verdant paradise for the hiker and its canyon has an interesting story. | Photo by Wayne Ranney

Oak Creek Canyon, although not as deeply cut as Grand Canyon, is still a very pleasant place to hike … [Read more...]