What do a Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Great Horned Owl, Ringtail, Rattlesnake, King Snake and a Gila Monster have common? They are all going to be the distinguished guests at the Red Rock Visitor Center this coming Saturday, …
Snakes in Sedona’s Red Rock Country
Looking for something unique and interesting to do? Why not check out the Forest Service's "Live Snakes of Arizona" program at the Red Rock Ranger Station on July 7th and 8th. There will be informative exhibits, and Russell Dunn and Karen McClelland …
Featuring Sedona Geology by Well Known Geologist, Wayne Ranney
Hit the Trail is pleased to announce its latest feature, Sedona Geology. Having expanded coverage to include the Sedona area, I am proud to present these new chapters by geologist Wayne Ranney, the person who literally wrote the book on the …
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Sedona’s Geologic Story – Introduction
Whether they know it or not, the 4.5 million annual visitors to Sedona come here because of the area’s spectacular geology, or to enjoy one of the many trails or cultural amenities within sight of it. The famous red rocks are the beacons that …
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Sedona’s Red Rocks, Part 2
Next is the Hermit Formation (formerly called Hermit Shale), which contains more amounts of mudstone than sandstone and thus weathers into a broad terrace upon which much of the city of Sedona is constructed. Many of the easy or moderate trails …