Yavapai Ridge Trail,
Red Rock State Park

Located 3.7 miles from Sedona, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
800 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
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Yavapai Ridge Trail

Elevation

The Yavapai Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,941 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,894 ft. and an elevation range of 47 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi3,894 ft3,941 ft47 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min2.834 ft45 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
8 min3.845 ft34 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 Yavapai Ridge 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 Yavapai Ridge Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 800 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Yavapai Ridge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 8 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.