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		<title><![CDATA[Sedona]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=79:ab-young-trail-100&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[A.B. YOUNG TRAIL #100]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=79:ab-young-trail-100&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the A. B. Young trail near Sedona, Arizona   Get ready for some work! Motoring up 1700 ft of switchbacks to great views of Oak Creek canyon...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>79</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-11-29</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Oak Creek Canyon, which is just North of Sedona, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. Follow the signs to 89A North. While driving on HWY-89A, look for mile marker 383, which is just past the Junipine Resort and Bootlegger Campground. Park near the Bootlegger campground on any pullout on HWY-89A.  Make sure to get a Red Rock parking pass ($5) in Sedona before parking or you risk a ticket. 
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                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3 hours and 30 minutes with a 30 minute break for lunch and views.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Elevation change: about 2100 ft ascent to the Fire Lookout at East pocket. It&#039;s 1700 ft to the West Rim of Oak Creek canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring, Summer or Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-06-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good once you get on the trail. After crossing Oak Creek, and starting the climb in earnest, we only saw 3 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: Short Steep climb, A bit of route finding to find the trail, weather. 

30 yr old Recommendation: It&#039;s hard work to get to the top of the West Rim of the Oak Creek Canyon, but the views make for a tasty reward. We found it well worth the effort. This is a Moderately Difficult hike due to the steep climb. 
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=131:bear-mountain&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bear Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=131:bear-mountain&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the top of Bear Mountain near Sedona, Arizona.   Sedona has recently instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you need...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>131</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. Follow the signs to 89A West. Turn right 3.1 miles after the junction on Dry Creek Road. When you reach the intersection of 152C, turn left and go another 1.6 miles. At Boynton Pass road, turn left and go the final 1.2 miles to a parking area on your right. There is a restroom here but no water. The signed Bear Mountain trailhead starts on the other side of the road.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took me three and a half hours with a 20 minute stop at the top for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1900]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1900]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1900 ft ascent to the top]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-04-28 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hike and the parking lot will be crowded. Unfortunately, this parking lot is shared with the also popular Doe Mountain trail. Luckily this trail is more difficult (and also less crowded) than that one. Expect to meet 15-30 people on this hike during a weekend.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sustained climbing with great views at the top. This is a Moderately strenuous hike. The climb will get your heart going and keep it there.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks pass required. As of April 2013, this was $5.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some minimal route finding. A little bit of scrambling. A fee is required to park]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=125:bear-sign-trail-and-dry-creek-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bear Sign Trail and Dry Creek Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=125:bear-sign-trail-and-dry-creek-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike descriptions of both the Bear Sign canyon trail and the Dry Creek trail in Sedona, Arizona.   The last 4.4 miles of Dry Creek road has deteriorated...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2014 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>125</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-03-08</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Sedona area, take HWY 89 about 3 miles after the junction of HWY 179 and HWY 89 in Sedona. Turn right on Dry Creek Road and go 2 miles to the dirt road of Dry Creek Road. After about 4.4 miles on a rough road (high clearance vehicle required!), park at the trailhead.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We hiked a total of 10 miles up both canyons]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three and a half hours to hike up both canyons a fair ways.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft gradual gain for each canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Dry creek is a bit of a misnomer, at least in the spring it was. There was sporadic water in both canyons.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:ratingdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-03-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a good choice for secluded hiking in the Sedona area. Not many people take this hike. When we were on it, we didn&#039;t see anyone else on these trails.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike flat with a walk down two occasional running streams. This is an easy hike if you only walk up one of the two canyons, a moderate hike if you do both as we did (moderate because of the distance). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There is no longer a fee to park at this trailhead (as of March 2014)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rough road,]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=129:boyton-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Boynton Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=129:boyton-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike through Boynton Canyon, Sedona, Arizona   This hike starts just outside the Enchantment Resort. The trail winds around the perimeter of the resort (wave to the rich...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2016 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>129</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-02-27</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. Just after Verde Junction, take HWY-179 west towards Sedona. Once in Sedona, take HWY-89A South.  After 3.1 miles, turn right onto Dry Creek Road. After 3 miles, turn left onto Boyton Pass road. Turn left and go 2 more miles to T intersection. Turn right and go a few hundred yards, turning right into the signed Boynton Canyon Trailhead. Parking is limited. You will need a Red Rock Pass to park at this trailhead ($5 per car as of October 2016).  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described is 5.0 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.0 hours of hiking (including 20 minutes for lunch).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft gain. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-01-10 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sorry, you won&#039;t find any solitude on this hike. Expect to share this trail with 20-40 other hikers.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The scenery was beautiful and it was a pleasant walk. One problem, too many people. Don&#039;t expect too much of a workout on this one. This hike is rated Easy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass ($5 as of April 2016)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Enchantment Resort Security and pay to park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=76:brins-mesa&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Brin's Mesa]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=76:brins-mesa&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Brin's mesa near Sedona, Arizona    There are two directions you can take this hike. When we hiked this, we parked at the easily accessed East...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>76</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-11-22</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/76/5f/76_brinsmesa1-1321921868.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

For the East Trailhead:
From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. Follow the signs to 89A East. In 0.3 miles, turn left on Jordan Road. Drive 0.8 miles to the signed intersection with Park Ridge Drive. Turn left onto Park Ridge drive (Look for the trailhead hiking signs to help navigation) and drive 0.1 miles where the road will turn to a well graded dirt road. Take this dirt road an additional 0.5 miles to the well signed trailhead and parking. There are restrooms here but no water.
 
For the West Trailhead:
From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. At the junction with HWY-89A, follow the signs to 89A West. About 3.2 miles from the junction of HWY-179 and HWY-89A, turn right onto signed Dry Creek Road. Follow this paved road for 2.0 miles. Turn right at the signed intersection with FR152. Drive 2.4 miles on this rough dirt road to the signed parking area on your right for the Brin&#039;s Mesa trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Park Ridge Drive]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.6 miles one way (7.2 miles round trip for the out and back).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours with a 15 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Elevation change: about 600 ft ascent each direction.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-04-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hike.  Expect to see 10-20 other people hiking on a weekend.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There are nice views of Wilson Mountain and the Sedona area along this trail. This is a Moderate difficulty hike for the out and back.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Need to pay to park.

Sedona has recently instituted a &quot;Red Rock Pass&quot;, which is a fancy way of saying you need to pay to play. As of May, 2002, the fee is $5 per day per vehicle. There are plenty of places in and around Sedona to pay this fee and get the receipt, which you need to put on your vehicle dash to keep from being towed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/coconino/passes-permits]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=486:capitol-butte&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Capitol Butte]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=486:capitol-butte&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and scramble to the top of Capitol Butte in Sedona, Arizona.   Capitol Butte towers over western Sedona. Believe it or not, there is a route to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>486</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-05-27</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/68/39/47/P5270027-39-1622295679.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. Just after Verde Junction, take HWY-179 west towards Sedona. Once in Sedona, take HWY-89A South.  After 3.1 miles, turn right onto Dry Creek Road. Continue on Dry Creek road for a few more miles until you reach the intersection of FR152 (to Devil&#039;s Bridge trailhead). Either park at the Devil&#039;s bridge overflow parking lot or along the side of Dry Creek Road. Devil&#039;s Bridge is a popular hike, so parking may be a challenge.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Dry Creek Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To the top and back is 3.4 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5 hours of hiking and scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s a steep 1700 ft of hiking and scrambling to the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-05-27 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll likely have this route to yourself most of the time. We only saw one other pair of brave hikers.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8881487]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8217230]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The route finding and scrambling needed to get to the top of Capitol Butte should not be underestimated. This is a difficult hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, scrambling, parking challenges]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=134:casner-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Casner Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=134:casner-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Casner Canyon near Sedona, Arizona   Sedona has instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you need to pay to play....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2016 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>134</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-03-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/55/5f/98/134_casnercanyon1-1327267283.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to HWY-179. Take HWY 179 past the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. At the intersection of HWY-179 and HWY-89A, turn right (North) onto HWY-89A. From this point, it is 2.9 miles to the parking pull-out. You will pass Grasshopper point and then mile marker 377. There are several unmarked pull-outs in this area. You are looking for the pullout on your right that has an unmarked gate. Parking is pretty limited, but the West side (left) has more parking than the East side. Please note: You will need a Red Rocks parking pass ($5) to park in this area.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three and a half hours with a 20 minute break at the vista for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1500 ft steady climb to the rim.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2006-01-02 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outstanding. We didn&#039;t have to share the trail with anyone. We did have to share the vista with some lazy car people, as the vista can be reached via the Schnebly Hill Rd.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very enjoyable hike up to the vista and great solitude. This is a Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona has instituted a &quot;Red Rock Pass&quot;, which is a fancy way of saying you need to pay to play. As of March, 2016, the fee is $5 per day per vehicle.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding, trail is overgrown in areas, Pay to park]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=122:cockscomb-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cockscomb Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=122:cockscomb-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Cockscomb trail near Sedona, Arizona.   Although there are several trails leading to the Cockscomb formation, this route details a fun loop hike around Doe...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>122</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-04-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7b/d9/7e/122_cockscomb-pic-1327267642.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Sedona area, take HWY 89 about 3 miles after the junction of HWY 179 and HWY 89 in Sedona. Turn right on Dry Creek Road and go 2 miles to the signed junction of Dry Creek Road and 152D (Boynton Pass Rd). Turn left and continue 2.5 miles on Boynton Pass Rd. At the next intersection, turn left onto FR152C (Boynton Pass Rd). Drive 0.4 miles and park at the signed Fay Canyon trail parking on the left. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.3 miles for the loop described here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three and a quarter hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There&#039;s a 400 ft climb if you want to get to the views from the top of the Cockscomb.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-04-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a good choice for secluded hiking in the Sedona area. Not many people take this hike. We were here on Memorial Day weekend and only saw one other hiker. There were a few mountain bikers, so be careful.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is flat with good views of the Cockscomb, Chimney Rock, Capitol Butte, and other well known Sedona landmarks. This is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mountain bikers, multiple trails]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=121:doe-mountain&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Doe Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=121:doe-mountain&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 hike up Doe Mountain near Sedona, Arizona     Sedona has recently instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you need to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2016 09:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>121</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-05-30</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/03/ba/121_p4280035-1367196729.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. Follow the signs to 89A West. Turn right 3.1 miles after the junction on Dry Creek Road. When you reach the intersection of 152C, turn left and go another 1.6 miles. At Boynton Pass road, turn left and go the final 1.2 miles to a well signed parking area on the left. There is a restroom here but no water.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boynton pass road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us an hour with a 20 minute stop at the top for exploring and lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[450]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 450 ft quick ascent to the top]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hike. You&#039;ll be rubbing elbows with your fellow hikers if you come here on a weekend. Once at the top, you can find a semi-secluded place along the rim. Expect to meet 15-30 people on this hike during a weekend. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Quick climb with some views at the top. This is an Easy hike. The climb will get your heart going, but it&#039;s over much too quickly. The hike is kind of short. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks pass ($5 per vehicle as of May 2016)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee to park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=132:fay-canyon-and-arch&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fay canyon and arch]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=132:fay-canyon-and-arch&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Fay Canyon to Fay Arch near Sedona, Arizona     Note: You do not need a "Red Rock Pass" to park at this trailhead (as...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>132</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-05-21</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/bd/b7/60/132_fay-arch-1327268236.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. Follow the signs to 89A West. Turn right 3.1 miles after the junction on Dry Creek Road. When you reach the intersection of 152C, turn left and go another 1.6 miles. At Boynton Pass road, turn left and go the final 0.5 miles to a signed parking area on your left. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Boynton pass road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took me about an hour.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300ft elevation gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-01-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular hike and the parking lot will be crowded. Expect to meet 15-30 people on this hike during a weekend.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Relaxing and mellow hiking. This is an Easy hike. This hike is a good introduction to the Sedona area and good for beginners.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[crowded parking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=120:harding-spring-and-cookstove&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Harding Spring and Cookstove]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=120:harding-spring-and-cookstove&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike consisting of the Harding Spring and Cookstove trails in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona   Note: Although a number of trailheads in Sedona require a "Red Rock...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>120</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-04-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/92/ca/aa/P4020012-12-1459639501.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Oak Creek Canyon, which is just North of Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to exit 298 to HWY 179 West into Sedona. Follow the signs to 89A North and park along side the road near mile marker 387 (Pine flat campground on the west side of HWY-89A) The trailhead is on the East side of the road. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It usually takes us three hours with a 30 minute stop at the top for views and lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft ascent to the East Canyon Wall of Oak Creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000-01-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One nice thing about Sedona is not many tourists make it past the shopping.  Expect to see 3-7 other people on a weekend.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.0100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Short semi-steep climb to great views in quiet, cool Sedona. Good for those looking for solitude. This is a Moderate hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Short Steep climb. Careful about crossing and walking along HWY 89A]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=466:huckaby-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Huckaby trail (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=466:huckaby-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking along the Huckaby trail through Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   Sedona has instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>466</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-09-10</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/88/a4/30/P9090012-69-1505074189.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to HWY-179. Take HWY 179 through the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. Before you cross a bridge that crosses Oak Creek, you&#039;ll reach a round about that is signed for Schnebly Hill Road. Stay straight on this round about to follow Schnebly hill road. Take this paved road for 0.9 miles to the trailhead and parking on the left. There are restrooms here, but no water. You need a red rocks parking pass to park at this trailhead ($5 as of August 2017). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.4 miles for an out and back to Oak Creek. You can take this hike one way to the trailhead at Midgley Bridge (about 2.7 miles)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over two hours to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 400 ft of up and down]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[most enjoyable in spring/fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-09-10 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good. We saw perhaps 14 other hikers on the trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8663381]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7486267]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a pretty easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass (as of August 2017, $5 per vehicle)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pay to park, creek crossing.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=135:jacks-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Jack's canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=135:jacks-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Jack's canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   Sedona has instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you need to pay to play....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>135</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/54/7b/2b/135_jackscanyon-1327268719.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to HWY-179. Take HWY 179 towards the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. In the village of Oak Creek, turn right onto Jacks Canyon Road. Take this road 0.9 miles to a T intersection. Turn right here (also Jacks Canyon Road) and take this road 1.2 miles to the turn off for parking (on your right). Plenty of parking is available here, but no water or restrooms. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[14.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[14.0 miles round trip for the out and back described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took me five and a half hours with a 20 minute break at the vista for a snack.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2000 ft climb to the rim.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[likely most enjoyable in spring/fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outstanding. On a 14 mile long trail, I only met five other hikers (and two horses that were not very happy).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.7800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tough slog up to some impressive views. Fourteen miles in a day is nothing to take lightly. This is a Strenuous hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass (as of May 2007, $5 per vehicle)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[trail is overgrown in areas, Pay to park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=346:long-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Long Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=346:long-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike in Long Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   Long Canyon is an easily accessed example of a typical Sedona redwall canyon with a clear trail throughout most of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>346</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-02-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/34/e3/83/346_longcanyon1-1328490444.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. Just after Verde Junction, take HWY-179 west towards Sedona. Once in Sedona, take HWY-89A South.  After 3.1 miles, turn right onto Dry Creek Road. After 3 miles, turn right onto Long Canyon road (FR152D). About 0.6 miles from this junction you&#039;ll see a small parking area on your left and a sign marking the Long Canyon Trailhead. You will need a Red Rock Pass to park ($5 per car as of March 2009).     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described is 8.0 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.75 hours of hiking (including time for exploring).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft gain.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sorry, you won&#039;t find much solitude on this hike. Expect to share this trail with 10-20 other hikers.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a nice hike to admire the scenic redwalls of a Sedona canyon. This hike is rated Easy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass ($5 as of April 2005)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 parking fee.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=465:munds-wagon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Munds Wagon/Cow Pies/Hangover trail loop (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=465:munds-wagon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike made up of Munds Wagon, Cow Pies, and Hangover trails near Sedona, Arizona.   Sedona has instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2017 23:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>465</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-08-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7b/67/93/P8060013-96-1502062899.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to HWY-179. Take HWY 179 through the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. Before you cross a bridge that crosses Oak Creek, you&#039;ll reach a round about that is signed for Schnebly Hill Road. Stay straight on this round about to follow Schnebly hill road. Take this paved road for 0.9 miles to the trailhead and parking on the left. There are restrooms here, but no water. You need a red rocks parking pass to park at this trailhead ($5 as of August 2017). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.3 miles to complete the lollypop loop described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took me just over three hours to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800 ft of elevation change]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[most enjoyable in spring/fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-08-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good. I saw perhaps 10 other hikers on this loop hike. Most of the hikers were on the Munds Wagon trail and none were on the Hangover trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8665846]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7487125]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Due to the scrambling, exposure, and route finding required on the Hangover trail, this is a difficult hike to complete.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass (as of August 2017, $5 per vehicle)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pay to park, route finding, exposure, minor scrambling, noise (road and helicopter), mountain bikers on the Cow Pies/Hangover section.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=130:parson-spring&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Parson Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=130:parson-spring&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to Parson springs near Sedona, Arizona.   Bring your camera or you will be sorry. There is a wonderful collection of deciduous trees camped next to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>130</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-10-29</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c1/47/e3/130_pb080010-1415496693.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Camp Verde, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff, AZ.  After passing Camp Verde, take exit #287 West (this becomes HWY 260) towards the town of Cottonwood. Follow HWY 260 West towards Tuzigoot National Monument. Just after leaving the Cottonwood city limits, turn right at the entrance for Tuzigoot. After the bridge, turn left at the signed road for Sycamore Canyon Rd. After starting as a paved road, 4.5 miles later it turns to a well graded dirt road. This road eventually becomes FR131, which continues as a good quality dirt road but soon turns into a high clearance vehicle dirt road. Stay left after 7.1 miles (signed for FR131). The clearly marked trailhead is 10.5 miles from the start of this road. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[camp verde]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back hike described is 7.4 miles round trip to Parson spring and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4 hours hiking to complete this hike, with a 30 minute stop for lunch. We were going pretty slow and taking lots of pictures because of the fall colors.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Recommended in the fall when the leaves are changing.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-11-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not so good. Expect to share this area with 15-25 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Walking through the sand and overgrown brush makes for some work. The out and back hike described here is a difficult hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mild bolder hopping across water, route finding, overgrown trail in places]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=124:pumphouse-wash&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Pumphouse Wash]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=124:pumphouse-wash&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike through Pumphouse wash near Sedona, Arizona.   First step is to make your way to the bottom of the canyon. If you parked south of the bridge,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>124</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-06-24</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Sedona area, take HWY 89A towards Flagstaff and up the Oak Creek Canyon. 14 miles from Sedona is the downstream entrance to Pumphouse wash (near milepost 387, just before the bridge). If you continue up HWY 89A to milepost 391.5, you can turn right onto FR237 and drive 1.5 miles to an upstream entrance to Pumphouse wash. We started from the bottom and hiked up.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours with a 15 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft gradual gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-06-24 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not many people on this hike. Expect to meet no more than 6 people on this hike during a weekend. The further you go up or down the canyon, the fewer people you&#039;ll find. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.0235672]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7361376]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lot&#039;s of bolder hopping, and cool pools of water. It&#039;s a fun hike for those of us that don&#039;t need a flat, well marked trail. You control how long you want to hike. This is a Moderately strenuous hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[scrambling, swimming, boulder hopping, route finding]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=509:red-rocks-state-park&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Red Rocks State Park (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=509:red-rocks-state-park&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking in the Red Rocks State Park along Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   Western Sedona is often overlooked by hikers, even though it shares many of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>509</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-06-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to HWY-179. Take HWY 179 through the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. At the intersection with HWY89A in Sedona, head west from the traffic circle towards West Sedona. Take HWY89A for 5.4 miles and turn left onto the signed Red Rock Loop Road. Three miles along this road will get you to the signed turn into the park (turn right) and another 0.8 miles of driving will get you to the visitors center parking area. There are restrooms and water here. The entrance fee is $7 per person (June 2022). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.1 miles for the lollypop loop described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over an hour to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 200 ft of up and down. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[most enjoyable in spring/fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-06-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good on a weekday. Not sure what a weekend would bring. We only shared the trail with a handful of other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8115835]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8290401]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a pretty easy hike. All the trail junctions are well signed and the trails are well worn, making them easy to follow.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entry fee of $7 per person]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Poison ivy (stay on the trails and you&#039;ll be OK). ]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=347:secret-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Secret Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=347:secret-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike in Secret Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   From the cozy parking area, you pick up the trail for Secret Canyon by crossing Dry Creek. Once across dry...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>347</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-02-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/1f/1e/1f/347_secretcyn1-1328500825.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Sedona area, take HWY 89 about 3 miles after the junction of HWY 179 and HWY 89 in Sedona. Turn right on Dry Creek Road and go 2 miles to the dirt road of Dry Creek Road (FR152). Follow the signs here that point to Vultee Arch. After about 3.4 miles on a sometimes rough road, park at the signed trailhead for the Secret Canyon trail.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0 miles round trip. (you can turn around whenever you like)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three and a half hours, with a 20 minute break for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-06-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not bad. We saw eight other people on this hike.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a flat hike with some pretty narrows in a deep forested canyon. This is an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass ($5 as of April 2005)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rough road to get to the trailhead, helicopters with tourists buzzing overhead]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=126:snoopy-rock&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Snoopy Rock]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=126:snoopy-rock&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Snoopy Rock near Sedona, Arizona.   This is a quick hike to the top of Snoopy Rock and a good view of Sedona. Snoopy rock is...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>126</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/bf/43/0d/126_p4270026-1367196818.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Sedona area, take HWY 179 past the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. After mile marker 312, look for a road to the right called Sombart Lane. Turn right and go 0.1 miles to the parking area on the left (but somewhat limited) and signed trailhead. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under two hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[550]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 550 ft gain to Snoopy rock.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-04-27 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There weren&#039;t many people on this hike when we did it, probably less thnan 10 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8569011]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7610300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is too quick. This is an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Several trails intersect this area. The trail to Snoopy rock is easily missed. Some minor scrambling and route finding]]></c:value>
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