Kisva Trail,
Red Rock State Park

Located 3.7 miles from Sedona, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
2,215 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails Arizona State Parks Red Rock Kisva Trail

The Kisva Trail is located on the south side of a riparian corridor known as Oak Creek. To access the Kisva Trail, hike the Bunkhouse Trail to the wooden Kingfisher Bridge and cross Oak Creek.

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Elevation

The Kisva Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,951 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,823 ft. and an elevation range of 128 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi3,823 ft3,951 ft128 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
25 min11.7140 ft59 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
25 min4.959 ft140 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Kisva Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Wilson Mountain, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Munds Park, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Page Springs, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sedona, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Munds Mountain, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Cornville, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Lake Montezuma, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Casner Butte, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Kisva Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,215 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Kisva Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 25 minutes in one direction and in 25 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.