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Arizona - Sedona - Cookstove - Harding Springs Loop

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Distance
4.27 mi
Elevation gain
2,920 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,762 ft
Max elevation
6,405 ft
TrailRank 
58 4.3
Min elevation
5,336 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
2 hours 13 minutes
Coordinates
381
Uploaded
April 28, 2011
Recorded
April 2011
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near Indian Gardens, Arizona (United States)

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Itinerary description

A hike out of the canyon.

Start north of the Cave Springs campground, mp 285.6.
From the parking, hike north on a hiking trail.
This trail is difficult to follow, as it sometimes runs towards Oak Creek.
So after a short while, you have to hike along the Highway.
On the left side, there is just enough room on the shoulder, to hike safely.

At the Pine Flat campground, cross the road to the right hand side and hike along the campground asphalt road.

Just beyond the campground, at "Park 2", starts the Cookstove trail.
The trail is very steep and runs over a ridge.
This makes the hike a bit scary for those who are afraid of heights.
Just as you think your are at the top, the trail continues steeply uphill.
The trail is well maintained, with steps and guard poles.

Out of the canyon, take the trail on the right, that follows the ridge.
Lots and lots of dead trees, are scattered over the trail.
This makes is sometimes difficult to follow trail.

Should you loose the trail, keep hiking along the rim.
When you reach a forest road, follow it for a short while and hike right on a hiking trail. The crossing is marked with cairns and wood.
This trail ends at the Harding Pass trail close to a wooden pole "Marker".
Turn right and follow the Harding Pass trail downhill to the parking.

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Hiking time: 2 Hour, 10 Minutes return.

Waypoints

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,796 ft
Photo ofPhoto 3

Photo 3

Photo 3

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,756 ft
Photo ofPhoto 1

Photo 1

Photo 1

PictographSummit Altitude 6,371 ft
Photo ofOut

Out

Out

PictographPhoto Altitude 6,299 ft
Photo ofPhoto 2

Photo 2

Photo 2

PictographWaypoint Altitude 6,244 ft

Forest Rd

Forest Road

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,613 ft

Park 2

Park 2

PictographWaypoint Altitude 6,323 ft

X Right 2

X Right 2 Trail

PictographPhoto Altitude 6,228 ft
Photo ofMarker

Marker

Marker

PictographCar park Altitude 5,452 ft
Photo ofPark 1

Park 1

Park 1

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,606 ft

X Right 1

X Right 1

PictographHiking Altitude 5,646 ft
Photo ofCookstove

Cookstove

Cookstove

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,577 ft

Harding

Harding

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  • Photo of Jean Paul Peretz
    Jean Paul Peretz Oct 15, 2022

     

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Muy bueno

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