Description

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. 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/