Sedona's Top 10 Hikes

My wife and I enjoy Sedona as one of our favorite destinations for hiking and photography. We have several books and maps of the area and can recommend this one with no hesitation. If you are a first time visitor to Sedona get this book so that you can get out and enjoy some trails without any fear of picking the wrong one (too strenuous or too long). The photos are stunning and the narrative helps you plan and explore more effectively. If you have been there before get this book so that you (like we did) can find some spots you might have otherwise missed. If you are a serious hiker and usually use more detailed, topographic maps this is still a good resource that adds narrative that is just not part of a topo map. By the way, the "Sedona Trails Map" by Emmit Barks Cartography is a great companion to the Top 10 Hikes book if you are planning to get out and do even more exploring of the Red Rocks and the vorteces. Bottom line - Get this book.

Guidebook author Dennis Andres, an informed and enthusiastic hiker, shares his knowledge about Sedona in an easy to read, introductory book for visitors. He gives readers an overview of hiking in the desert, how to prepare, what to bring, and most of all, how to enjoy your experience outdoors. His tips about where to get lunch, dinner, or his mention of other nearby sites to consider visiting, adds interesting additional information.

The author's descriptions and trail details are excellent. Provides a nice comfort feeling when hiking in unfamiliar areas. There is a lot of road and trail head improvements going on in Sedona, so don't be suprised (as we were) when "dirt road" is now paved, etc.

Let me preface by saying that Sedona is one of my favorite places in the US. The author, who I have hired as a personal guide, shares some of his best hikes in this well written, easy to follow text. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

We had been to Sedona once before for 2 days and were only slightly familiar with the area. This time we brought "Sedona's Top 10 Hikes" with us for our 6 day trip. We only wished we could have done more of the hikes. We are not hiking people by any means. This book is a great guide for the novice and pro. Just a side note - it is not stressed enough how rough the roads are up Schnebly Hill. Take a jeep tour or rent a jeep. We took a camaro convertible. Even so, it was amazing!