| Rank: #9 | Canyon Depth: 1,800 ft. |
| Rim Elevation: 6,600 ft. | Stream Elevation: 4,800 ft. |
| Vegetation: Chaparral to mixed conifer. | Frequently Seen Animals: deer |
| Hiking Season: Year-round. |
| Name: Secret Canyon Trail #121 | Difficulty: Easy |
| Length of Hike (r/t): 8.4 miles | Trail Elevation Change: 520 ft. |
| Trail Low Point: 4,680 ft. | Trail High Point: 5,200 ft. |
| Water: None | |
| Tips: Secret Canyon has steep walls, is narrow, and runs east-west. This combination tends to keep the canyon cool even during warm summer months - bring a jacket! | |
| Hiking Permit Needed: None | Maximum Group Size: |
| Dogs Permitted: Yes, leashed | Horses Permitted: Yes |
| Cross-country Skiing Permitted: Yes | Mountain Bikes Permitted: No |
| Swimming: None | |
| Safety Tips: | |
| General Location: 20 miles south of Flagstaff | Trailhead Accessible to Low-Clearance Vehicles: Yes (except during wet weather) |
| Nearest Town: Sedona | |
| Directions: Drive 27 miles south from Flagstaff to Sedona on US 89A. Continue through Sedona to Dry Creek Road (152C) at the west end of town. Turn right on Dry Creek Road and drive for two miles to Forest Road 152. This road is rough, but can be traveled by passenger vehicles. It is not recommended during wet weather. About 3 miles up this road on the left (west) side of the road is a two-track road that is too rough for low-clearance vehicles. Turn onto this road or park along Forest Road 152. There is a trailhead sign at the junction of these two roads. The parking area is approximately 200 feet behind the sign. | |
| U.S.G.S. Quad Name(s): Wilson Mtn. | Office of Tourism Region: Grand Canyon Country |
| County: Yavapai | Managing Agency: Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 300, Sedona AZ 86336, (928) 282-4119 |
| Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/secret-canyon-tr.shtml |
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