West Fork Oak Creek Canyon
The Canyon
Rank: #17 Canyon Depth: 1,300 ft.
Rim Elevation: 6,750 ft. Stream Elevation: 5,450 ft.
Vegetation: Riparian. Frequently Seen Animals: deer, various birds.
Hiking Season: Year-round  
The Trail
Name: West Fork #108 Difficulty: Easy
Length of Hike (r/t): 6.0 miles Trail Elevation Change: 220 ft.
Trail Low Point: 5,280 ft.  Trail High Point: 5,500 ft.
Water: Perennial stream (non-potable)  
Tips: One of the most popular trails in Arizona. Bring wading shoes for multiple stream crossings.
Guidelines
Hiking Permit Needed: No, but you must pay for parking, and the lot has limited capacity. Expect to wait for an opening on weekends. Maximum Group Size: 
Dogs Permitted: Yes, leashed Horses Permitted: Yes
Cross-country Skiing Permitted: Yes. Mountain Bikes Permitted: No
Swimming: Yes  
Safety Tips: Avoid jumping or diving off rocks. 
The Drive
General Location: 17.5 miles south of Flagstaff Trailhead Accessible to Low-Clearance Vehicles: Yes
Nearest Town: Sedona  
Directions: Trailhead is about 9.5 miles northeast of Sedona on west side of HWY 89A, between mileposts 385 and 384. Parking is available at Call O' The Canyon day area (fee charged).
More Information
U.S.G.S. Quad Name(s): Wilson Mtn., Munds Mtn., Dutton Hill, Mountainaire Office of Tourism Region: Grand Canyon Country
County: Coconino 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/westfork-tr.shtml
 
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