Secret Canyon
The Canyon
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.  
The Trail
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! 
Guidelines
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: 
The Drive
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.
More Information
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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