Vultee Arch Trail #22

Vultee Arch Trail #22


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Vultee Arch Trail #22 enters Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness almost immediately. It climbs gradually in the shade of Arizona cypress beside a dry streambed on the floor of Sterling Canyon. There are occasional views of red-rock formations to the left and of the steep walls of Lost Wilson Mountain on the right.

After 0.75 miles, the trail enters steep stands of ponderosa pine and oak that show the scars of the 1996 "Arch Fire." Nearing 1.75 miles, the trail intersects Sterling Pass Trail #46, which branches off to the right. Keep left and continue 100 yards to where the trail ends at a large red-rock outcropping. This overlook offers nice views of the canyon, mountains, and the massive, red-rock natural bridge known as Vultee Arch, about one-quarter mile to the north. It is 1.75 miles long and experiences a total elevation change of 400 feet, so the hike may be considered reasonably easy.

Facilities: Vultee Arch Trail #22 has no facilities.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Vultee Arch Trail #22.

Best Time To Visit: April through November is the best time to use Vultee Arch Trail #22.

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. No camping at the trailhead. Do not hike if the trail is snow covered. Trail leads into Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, so no mechanized vehicles including mountain bikes are allowed.

Directions: To reach Vultee Arch Trail #22 from the intersection of Highways. 89A and 179 in Sedona, take 89A west 3.2 miles to Dry Creek Rd. on right. Go 1.9 miles to Forest Road 152 on the right. Take this unpaved road 4.4 miles to trailhead parking at its end. Forest Road 152 is usually passable for any car, but avoid it in wet weather. The trailhead is on east side of parking area.

Attractions Near
Vultee Arch Trail #22

Sterling Pass Trail #46

Address

Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119

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