Wilson Mountain Trail #10

Wilson Mountain Trail #10


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Wilson Mountain Trail #10 begins at a picnic ramada just up the old roadway from the parking area, which fills quickly on weekends. At one-half mile, it enters the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness and ascends through a pinion-juniper forest into Wilson Canyon.

Next, the trail climbs steeply along a fault canyon and turns east to reach the top of the first bench at 2.5 miles. From here the path continues one-half mile across a flat expanse to a junction with North Wilson Mountain Trail #123. To reach the top of Wilson Mountain, hikers must bear left (northwest) on Trail #10. The trail continues in the shade of gambel oaks and mixed conifers before climbing steeply through ponderosa pines to a signed trail junction at 4.25 miles.

From the junction, go north 1.25 miles to Canyon Overlook, or walk south one-half mile to Sedona Overlook. Views are outstanding from either vantage point.

At 5.6 miles and a total elevation change of 2,400 feet, this trail may be considered difficult.

Facilities: Wilson Mountain Trail #10 has no facilities.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Wilson Mountain Trail #10.

Best Time To Visit: April through November is the best time to use Wilson Mountain Trail #10.

Fees: There is a fee to use this trail.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: A Red Rock Parking Pass is required. No horse trailer parking. Leashed pets are allowed. Camping along the trail is permitted only within the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness. This is a wilderness area, so no mechanized vehicles, including mountain bikes, are allowed.

Directions: To reach Wilson Mountain Trail #10 from the intersection of Highways 89A and 179 in Sedona, take Highway 89A north 1.9 miles to the parking area on the left, at the north end of Midgely Bridge.

Attractions Near
Wilson Mountain Trail #10

North Wilson Mountain Trail #123

Address

Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119

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