4.2 mi to summit
12.7 mi total
4,424 ft start
7,018 ft max
2,880 ft gain
2 hr 22 min to summit
6 hr 54 min total
This came together pretty quick! On Friday, I decided to take Money off for a long weekend. On Sunday morning's hike, I asked Ken if he was free on Monday for a hike. He said, "How about a hike in Sedona?" Ummm...YES! Ken called to reserve the plane from the mountaintop and the plan was set into motion. Jessica, who was also on Sunday's hike, took the day off as well to join us. I got home and found a suitable hike - Wilson Mountain. At 7am, we met at Henderson Executive Airport and Ken flew us to Sedona in a small 4-seater. We had brunch and übered to the trailhead. We started the hike around noon, following the Wilson Mountain Trail from Midgley Bridge. In order, we hit First Bench, Peak 7045, Sedona Viewpoint, Wilson Mountain, Peak 7076 and North Viewpoint. There was some snow above First Bench and TONS of mud along the top of the mountain, all the way to the North Viewpoint. This was a bit ambitious for a last-minute hike started at noon! We made it within 2/3 of a mile from the trailhead before we had to get out the headlamps. There just wasn't enough ambient light to keep going without them. After the hike, we had some Mexican food, then flew back to Las Vegas. It was a long, but amazing day!
routefinding, stream crossing, bushwhacking, blowdowns, snow on route, buggy
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