The Look out
It was a beautiful day to hike Hendricks peak. Some flowers on the way. Very nice small group of friend hikers.
Category: 2021 Arizona Summer
Elden
Great views of Flagstaff and surrounding peaks. Trail is ok but I would get started early and bring extra water.
Wilson Mountain Hike
Started at North Wilson Trail 123 around 8am. At lest half of the trail was shaded in the morning which was a great advantage. There…
Elden lookout
Trail in good condition. There were a lot of dogs of leash which was very disappointing. There are part of the trail that are very…
It’s a “Bear” of a Mountain
Started with this hike because of the summer heat, but it was still hot. Very scenic views of the red rocks. Definitely needed extra hydration…
Amazing and Adventure in the Beautiful Kaibab National Forest one of the tallest mountains in the San Francisco volcano feels
What a great group of hackers…. Last minute change Due to the closure of the Williams Mountain on Friday 6/11/22. We headed over to knock…
Beautiful but Brutal Bear Mountain
1st hike of the challenge. We were prepared and I went with my regular hiking partner and a friend. We have done a lot of…
Wilson Mountain
Summited Wilson Mountain today from North Wilson Mountain Trail at the Ecinoso day use picnic area. It was a 96 degree day with a rocky…
Wilson Mt. Hike in the heat!
It was a beautiful hike in Sedona. It was hot, but that kept people off the trail. It cooled off as we got higher. The…
Sun Bearing Down on Bear Mountain
Bear mountain was hot. It was like 90 degrees and exposed the whole way. There were some firefighters training in full gear. I don’t know…
Billiams Mountain
Bill Williams is a beautiful trail outside of Flag. The whole place was pretty empty, so there was plenty of parking. The trail itself was…
Don’t Get Blown Away on Kendrick Peak!!!
Great trail! Great hike! Amazing views! Very chilly and windy but worth every minute! Lots of cows around. 🐄🐮
North Wilson
Beautiful trail, plenty of shade, lots of green! Challenging but not too difficult with plenty of rewarding views.
Wilson Mountain kicked our butts!
We started our hike at 7am, having the trail mainly to ourselves. It was 70°, but not for long! The heat got our blood going,…
North Wilson Trail
This trail was beautiful!! Loved the views and the shade that the trees provided. It was a bit chilly when we started but quickly warmed…
Wilson!
Tough to find the trailhead, and had to backtrack to the Encinoso Picnic Area, where we parked and met a couple of backpackers who had…
Ball Buster
The hike was incredible! We started a little late, so it was warmer than I expected. The trail started out gradual, but soon became steep,…
Bear Mountain, 1 of 6
I started early so the weather was perfect. The hike was great and the views were amazing. I didn’t use hiking poles on the way…
Humphreys peak
It was a beautiful day for this hike. Windy towards the top which made it cool but perfect on the way down.
Bill Williams Mountain
It was a hot and sunny 87-90 degree day/summit with a mostly exposed and dry trail. There were so many bugs covering the trail. Lots…
Kendrick cabin/lookout tower
Lots of switchbacks but all amazing views along the way. Lots of beautiful pine trees and greenery. You can see some remnants of the fire…
Mount Elden
1st peak completed was Mount Elden in Flagstaff. Been passing it for years; finally stopped and hiked the trail. Seems like it took me forever…
Weakened Knees
Elevation gain was almost immediate. For me, this wasn’t a walking hike, it was a climbing hike. Plan on stair climb almost the entire way…
Bear Hike
Bear Mountain Trail is amazingly! It is challenging, with rugged terrain the majority of the way. The views of Sedona Red Rock are mesmerizing…
Dawn Patrol
We started at 5:30 a.m. It was steep for the first 1.5 miles. After that it became more gradual. The trail is clearly marked, and…
Wilson!!!
I am tackling this 6 peak challenge with my pup Laika. We began just before dawn, made quick work of the first section thru to…
Bill Williams Mountain
Another perfect day for a hike in northern Arizona. This trail is in top condition and very easy to follow.
Bill Williams Mountain
I am tackling this 6 peak challenge with my pup Laika. Starting just after dawn, my pup and I were eager to hit the trail. …
Weatherford to Humphreys to Snowbowl
Started out at Weatherford Trail head and backpacked to Humphreys Peak. Camped out over night on the trail and hiked to the peak in the…
It’s Not Over Till the Fat Man Sings, Elden Mountain Lookout
Started at 06:00 with a temperature of 4c, it was not long before I was sweating, Good effort and persistence was rewarded with views of…
N. Wilson Mt. – Incredible Views
Trail goes up, up, up, up, flat, up, up, up. LOL! Mostly narrow with lots of brush. Poles helped tremendously. Views at the top –…
Bear Mountain
Beautiful day. Wind was a little obnoxious, but the temp and friends made it tolerable. I love this hike.
Red Rock Secret Mountain 🤫
Amazing hike definitely did not disappoint. I recommend taking pictures on the way up. The views are spectacular and in my opinion we’re better than…
Bear Mountain Awesome Hike!
Technical hike, but so beautiful. Once you get to the top, make sure you go to the left to the edge to get a great…
GRRRRRRRRR Mountain Trail
Crossed the road to the trailhead. Thank you for whoever put the white diamonds! Follow the white diamonds 🙂 Poles were extraordinarily helpful. Started at…
Peaceful solitude
What a delicious hike. Seriously my favorite of the four six pack hikes we did this week. Great road going in (we went through Flagstaff)…
Fast Kendrick!
Once you get to the trailhead via the 5 mile dirt road, the trail starts to the right of the trailhead sign. Trail overall is…
Peace and serenity
This was a good day. This trail starts out with a nice gentle uphill incline. Then you get to the switchbacks and it’s up, up…
Ass Whooping Humphreys
Weather was perfect. Was a bit chilly and windy but that didn’t stop us. Trail was challenging but worth the adventure!
Martian citing at Bill Williams Look Out
I hiked out of sequence because I am trying to avoid the heat, yes I live in Arizona. It was just as described, lovely shaded…
Humphreys Tuesday!
Began at 7am, finished before 3pm. Powerful winds along the saddle; plenty of ice/snow along the way. I recommend poles. Brought micro spikes but no…
Eye Candy
What a trail. Up, up, up and more up. There are places you will be climbing. Poles would have been difficult with the amount of…
Bear Mountain Sunrise Hike
Sunrise hike mountain was beautiful it was cool and in Sedona this morning! Highly recommend starting at daybreak had the mountain shadow as shade most…
Wilson Mountain
A cool spring morning was a great start for this trail. The first two miles or so are the most technical with some steep switchbacks…
Incredible vistas!
What amazing views! This trail is moderately technical from the start to about the 2 mile point with loose rock and steep switchbacks. I highly…
Adventures at Bear Mountain
I had so much during this hike. It was my first time hiking this path so I didn’t really know what to expect. I took…
Bear Mountain follow the diamonds.
Beautiful day that offered cooler weather and a nice breeze. Fun variation of ground beneath your feet. Climbing to each summit was a enjoyable challenge.…
Wilson Mountain
Weather was perfect. Windy at the plateau and up through the first bench. 66 degrees in Sedona on Sunday! Breezy and actually a little chilly…
Bear Mountain was definitely a beast!
This hike was another spectacular Sedona hike. Although the distance was not too long, the steep inclines were a bit of a challenge. Being with…
Bear Mountain was certainly a beast!
This was just another spectacular hike. Sedona is the most spiritual place. Although it was not too long the elevation gain was a little bit…
Bill William Mountain
Hiked Bill Williams Mountain(9,170ft) with members of the Tri-State Hikers (Kingman, Az) Started at 0730 after driving in from Kingman. Weather was approximately 55°…The trail…
Hiking Bear Mountain was certainly a beast.
This was just another amazing, very spiritual Sedona hike. Although it was not too long, the elevation gain was a bit of a challenge.
Bear Mountain
Not a long hike, but definitely a great workout with stunning views. One of my favorites in Sedona.
Amazing Adventure in the Beautiful red rocks in Sedona (Bear Mountain)
Nice hike that may seem short, but the false summits get your hopes up, and you do get some elevation in very fast, throughout the…
Three Kids and a Rescue!
Had a great hike up Bear Mountain today with my fellow challengers (aka my kiddos Joshua (5), Benjamin (6), David (9), and my hubby). Weather…
Bear Mountain
Hiked Bear Mountain with my parents and two younger brothers. It was long but there were cool views!
Bear Mountain
The hike was incredible. There was a huge variety of scenery. It was steep on multiple occasions, but there were also several spots of relatively…
HBS +40 Team 6 Pack of Peaks Summer 2021
Its a good idea to get on the trail by no later than 7am during the Summer. Parking can fill up after 6am. The legend…
Lovely Wilson
Arrived at the trailhead nice and early.. about 6:30am. Only a couple other groups on the trail. We hiked up and over to the sedona…
Wilson Mountain
Long hike, but extremely worth it! The views and the lush vegetation made this hike one of my absolute favorites so far despite the 12.6…
Bear Mountain
I’m five, and loved this hike! Jumped most of the way down and really loved watching the helicopter that was rescuing someone (all were ok).
Mount Elden
Great hike! Took trail up and added about 1.5-2.5 miles coming down because I took the road. Easily can take road up too if you…
Bear Mountain #1/6
Beautiful hike with wildflowers and Manzanita trees to enjoy! The views are stunning. Myself and 2 friends started our hike around 6:15 AM and saw…
Conquered Wilson Mountain!
Sunny, breezy, beautiful. Great people and great trail conditions. Views of Sedona were stunning.
Amazing Adventure in the Beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona
What a Amazing Hike with Amazing People! We went with all 21 members of our Team and we all made it! Trail gave little time…
Kendrick
Beautiful hike, weather could not have been any better. Did this a hike a few years ago, I love it. Great workout with absolutely gorgeous…
Wonderful Sedona !
A wonderful hiking day with an Awesomegroup of friends.Sedona is one of the beautiful places in the world!
Rock and roll on Bear Mountain
This hike was a scramble all the way up. I’ve never done much rock scrambling but today I got my lesson! This mountain kicked my…
Meetup Wilson hike
Great weather, tough hike, did it with a group of 18 amazing hikers. First time hiking this trail.
Bear Mountain
Started just after sunrise, nice cool morning. We stopped many times to take in all the views of the canyon land around; saw a lot…
🐻 ⛰ *Bear Mountain*
Trail was very rocky. Weather was warm and breeze and cloud cover were amazing! It was definitely a tough trail. Bring plenty of fluids, snacks,…
Wilson Mountain Peak
I hiked with a large group of 20+, and it was a beautiful day in May. The trails were in very good condition, and everyone…
First ever challenge hike… definitely did not disappoint.
I am so glad I joined this challenge. It was a spectacular day. The sites in Sedona never seize to amaze me. So thrilled I…
Wilson Mountain
Entire Amazing Arizona Adventures team made the summit!! Great hike with great people.
Wilson mountain
Awesome hike with a great group of people all driven to reach the top overcoming any obstacles in the way! Starting from the North Wilson…
Favorite Hike In Sedona
It was a perfect day with some awesome friends! The views at the top were breathtaking. I highly recommend going to the Sedona overlook at…
Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain this last weekend was sunny with full exposure in 93 degrees on the mountain. Summit was clear views 365 degrees from the top.…
Bear Mountain Scramble
The trail was not only steep but had some long steps of red rock and I have a 31” inseam! There were so many layers…
Didn’t get eaten like Wilson did
Amazing hike in great weather. Nice views of Humphreys once you get to the first bench and incredible views at the Sedona lookout as well.…
Bear Mountain- Sedona
I loved Bear Mountain in Sedona! 🥾😘 This hike was one of the best challenges I’ve done and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.…
Bill & Will Trail – Pleasant Hike
I would consider this a moderate to hard hike. It’s a very gradual ascent. Sad how many pine and juniper trees are dead or dying…
MT Elden
Great start to the summer series. Super windy but enjoyed hiking to the peak from the backside – much less traffic.
Best Hike in Sedona
Fourth time doing this hike – best time (speed and enjoyment) yet. We day hiked this time, but from prior experience, it’s a great one…
Bear Mountain
First hike on the first day of the challenge… I definitely need to get back into the swing of it. But all in all I…
Bear Mtn
Worked out perfect that we could get out to sedona on the first day of the challenge!! Arrived at the trailhead nice and early to…
Elden Lookout-Flagstaff
Went early in the AM – plenty of parking, easy to find. Terrain was ordinary, lots of switchbacks. Did the Fatman’s loop section on the…
Birthday Celebration to the top of Wilson
Wow! What a beautiful hike. Weather was perfect with nice cloud cover on the way up. It was my first big hike on the road…