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LITTLE HORSE TRAIL
Oak Creek-Sedona
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| Approach to Chicken Point |
You'll want to save your camera batteries for the last quarter-mile
of this hike. That's because the final uphill scramble over slick rock lands
hikers on Chicken Point--one of Sedona’s most photographed sites. From this rust-red
perch, "fly-over" perspectives of Sedona's iconic Bell Rock and
Courthouse Butte rival those seen from helicopter tours. Located between busy SR179 and Munds
Mountain Wilderness, this hike straddles the spheres of "been there"
and "out there". In addition to views of the keynote landmarks, the
Little Horse trail's soft substrate and simple route ambles among high desert
vegetation on its climb to the scenic overlook where the trail connects with
Broken Arrow and Chapel Trails as well as a popular Jeep tour road.
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| Photo moments on Chicken Point |
LENGTH: 2.2 miles one way (include access path)
RATING: moderate
ELEVATION: 4280' - 4570'
FEE: a Red Rock Pass is required. There's a self-serve kiosk at the trailhead. Daily option is $5.
FACILITIES: restroom, map board
FEE: a Red Rock Pass is required. There's a self-serve kiosk at the trailhead. Daily option is $5.
FACILITIES: restroom, map board
GETTING THERE:
From Phoenix, travel north on I17 to the Sedona-Oak
Creek/SR179 exit 298. Head west
(left) on SR179 and continue to the Little Horse trailhead at milepost 308.9.
INFO: Red Rock Ranger District, Coconino National Forest,
928-203-2900
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| Chapel of the Holy Cross as seen from Little Horse Trail |
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