Cookstove Trail - Sedona, AZ

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Cookstove Trail


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Originally built to provide access for forest firefighters to Oak Creek Canyon's wooded slopes, the 0.7-mile moderately difficult Cookstove Trail, now offers nature lovers a scenic route to the canyon rim. The trail starts from the north end of Pine Flat Campground and immediately begins to switchback up the steep slope of the canyon's east wall. It climbs through an area forested with stands of mixed conifers, Gambel Oaks, and both Utah and alligator junipers.

At the top of the climb, an outcrop of volcanic basalt provides a lunch stop where visitors can enjoy the view before heading back down the trail or continuing south along the canyon rim to the Harding Springs Trail for an alternate descent back to the highway. The trail receives moderate use and takes about 1 hour to complete a round trip.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Cookstove Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Cookstove Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Cookstove Trail is open April through November.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: This trail is located within the Coconino National Forest; forest regulations apply. Motor vehicles are not permitted on this trail.

Directions: To reach Cookstove Trail from Sedona, travel 12 miles north on Arizona Highway 89A. The Cookstove trailhead is located near milepost 387 at the north end of Pine Flat Campground across from a roadside water stop.

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Cookstove Trail

Coconino National Forest

Address

Coconino National Forest-Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86336

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119

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