Bell Trail #13 - Sedona, AZ

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Bell Trail #13


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Popular with hikers and anglers, Bell Trail #13 is the only developed route into Wet Beaver Creek Canyon and Wilderness Area. The trail follows an old road for the first 2 miles, then enters Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Area (no bicycles). The trail passes junctions with Apache Maid Trail #15 and Weir Trail #85 in this area. At 3.5 miles, the trail reaches Bell Crossing.

After crossing Wet Beaver Creek, the trail switchbacks to a small saddle that offers fine views and a good place to make a "dry camp". The trail continues to climb, leaving the wilderness area as it tops out on the Mogollon Rim. Atop the rim, the trail provides panoramic views. Continuing southeast to FR 214, the trail becomes faint and is marked by rock cairns and posts. At 11 miles and a total elevation change of 2,450 feet, this trail may be considered difficult.

Facilities: Bell Trail #13 has no facilities available.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Bell Trail #13.

Best Time To Visit: Bell Trail #13 is open year-round.

Fees: No fees are charged to use this trail.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: Pets must be leashed. Horses are not advised from mile 2 to mile 4 from the Bell Trailhead. Mountain biking is permitted for the first 2 miles, up to wilderness boundary.

Directions: To reach Bell Trail #13 from forty miles south of Flagstaff on I-17, turn off at exit 298 (Hwy. 179-Sedona Interchange) and travel east on FR 618 for 1.5 miles to the Beaver Creek Ranger Station turnoff (Forest Road 618A). Turn left and proceed 0.25 miles to the parking area and trailhead.

Attractions Near
Bell Trail #13

Apache Maid Trail #15
Weir Trail #85

Address

Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119

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