North Wilson Mountain Trail #123

North Wilson Mountain Trail #123


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North Wilson Mountain Trail #123 climbs beside Hwy. 89A a short distance before turning west into a side canyon with a good view of Oak Creek Canyon. The trail enters Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness and climbs moderately in the shade of a mixed forest. Approaching the sheer wall of Wilson Mountain, it turns south overlooking the side canyon.

At 0.75 miles, the trail begins a steep, one-half-mile switchback ascent of the First Bench, with nice views through breaks in the trees. The trail then heads south, climbing over basalt cobbles for one-quarter mile before topping out. It crosses the open expanse of the First Bench for one-half mile, offering great views to the north, east and west. The trail ends at the cairns where it meets Wilson Mountain Trail.

North Wilson Mountain Trail #123 is a relatively short 2 miles, but its total elevation change of 1,400 feet and occasionally rough terrain make this a somewhat difficult hike.

Facilities: North Wilson Mountain Trail #123 has restrooms and a picnic area available.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for North Wilson Mountain Trail #123.

Best Time To Visit: March through November is the best time to use North Wilson Mountain Trail #123.

Fees: This trail is free to use.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: A Red Rock Parking Pass is required. Leashed pets are allowed. This trail is daytime use only.

Directions: To reach North Wilson Mountain Trail #123 from the intersection of Hwys. 89A and 179 in Sedona, take Hwy. 89A north 5.2 miles to the Encinoso Picnic Area on the left. Trail begins at north end of picnic area.

Attractions Near
North Wilson Mountain Trail #123

Oak Creek Canyon
Wilson Mountain Trail #10

Address

Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119

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