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Turkey Creek Trail

Sedona

If you want to escape the crowds on Sedona's most popular trails, check out Turkey Creek.

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
14 km
Ascent
454 m
Descent
454 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
1.5 km
Gradient
Turkey Creek Trail Map

If you want to escape the crowds on Sedona's most popular trails, head to Turkey Creek. Turkey Creek offers a more secluded trail running experience as it heads high up a canyon above Red Rock State Park.

Description

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 run 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 run, stick to the better-known trails in Sedona. But if you want an adventure, then Turkey Creek is for you!

Sources: https://www.gohikeit.com/2018/01/turkey-creek-trail-sedona-hike.html/ https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/sedona/turkey-creek-trail/

Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between March and December

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