White Mesa Trail #86

White Mesa Trail #86 - Sedona, AZ

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White Mesa Trail #86

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White Mesa Trail #86 starts on the west side of Casner Canyon. The trail enters the Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness and passes through typical Upper Sonoran Desert vegetation, including prickly pear, agave, and juniper.

The intermittent flow of water in Casner Canyon has exposed several of the geologic layers found in the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. The trail provides an up-close look at these rock layers as it gently ascends the west side of the canyon and ends just beyond a gate. A short hike from the gate to the top of White Mesa provides a panoramic view encompassing Apache Maid Mountain, the San Francisco Peaks, the red rocks of Sedona, and the Black Hills. A trail length of just 1 mile and total elevation change of 900 feet make for a hike of moderate intensity until reaching White Mesa.

Facilities: White Mesa Trail #86 has no facilities.

Best Time To Visit: White Mesa Trail #86 is open year-round.

Fees: This trail is free to use.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: Leashed pets are allowed. The trail travels into Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness, so trail users should practice "Leave No Trace" techniques.

Directions: To reach White Mesa Trail #86 from I-17 north of Camp Verde, turn east on FR 618 at exit 298 (the Hwy. 179-Sedona interchange). Go about 2 miles to FR 656. Turn left and drive to the parking lot. Hike about 1.75 miles on the road to the start of the trail.

Map: Click here for a map to White Mesa Trail #86

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for White Mesa Trail #86.

Address

Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119