Turkey Creek Trail
Hiking Trail
Details
8.93 mi
1,634 ft
If you want to escape the crowds on Sedona's most popular hikes, check out the Turkey Creek Trail.
If you want to escape the crowds on Sedona's most popular hikes, head to the Turkey Creek Trail. Turkey Creek offers a more secluded hiking experience as it heads high up a canyon above Red Rock State Park.
The route shown here is 9 miles long round-trip, but you can choose to turn around sooner if you so choose. Alternatively, you could also add on some bonus miles to the summit of House Mountain via FR 9952C.
The trail crosses the creek several times as it climbs. During the spring, the creek crossings can sometimes be deep and swift. And if you attempt this hike in the winter, be cautious of potential icy conditions.
As you get higher up the trail, the route can sometimes grow faint and difficult to follow as you negotiate your way along rocky sections and around boulders. If you want a tourist-style hike, stick to the better-known trails in Sedona. But if you want an adventure, then Turkey Creek is for you!
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
If you want to escape the crowds on Sedona's most popular hikes, head to the Turkey Creek Trail. Turkey Creek offers a more secluded hiking experience as it heads high up a canyon above Red Rock State Park.
The route shown here is 9 miles long round-trip, but you can choose to turn around sooner if you so choose. Alternatively, you could also add on some bonus miles to the summit of House Mountain via FR 9952C.
The trail crosses the creek several times as it climbs. During the spring, the creek crossings can sometimes be deep and swift. And if you attempt this hike in the winter, be cautious of potential icy conditions.
As you get higher up the trail, the route can sometimes grow faint and difficult to follow as you negotiate your way along rocky sections and around boulders. If you want a tourist-style hike, stick to the better-known trails in Sedona. But if you want an adventure, then Turkey Creek is for you!
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Climb from Rd. | 2.90 mi | 604 ft | 3.6% |
| Forest 120 Road Climb | 0.33 mi | 328 ft | 18.3% |