SEDONA WEEKEND RETREAT-KEYHOLE CAVE-SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE ADVENTURE

“A Thrilling, Off-The-Beaten Path, Pristine and Remote Journey To the Hidden Keyhole Cave With Gorgeous Red Rock Canyon Scenery…..and a Summit Adventure to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain, With Spectacular Panoramic Sedona Views…..On an Amazing Weekend Retreat with Great Hiking, Entertainment, Celebration and More in Beautiful Sedona, Arizona!”

OVERVIEW:
The Red-Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness, reaching to the northwest of Sedona, comprises approximately 43,950 acres containing some of Sedona’s most widely visited and lesser traveled spectacular red rock scenery and hidden caves. This special event will be a weekend Sedona retreat adventure at the beautiful Bell Rock Inn where on the first day, our hiking journey will take us into the beautiful Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness Canyon Wilderness and off-the-beaten path, for a steep, challenging, scramble and climb up to one of Sedona’s best hidden caves…..the Keyhole Cave, rewarding hiker’s and adventurer’s with some of the most jaw dropping, gorgeous and spectacular panoramic red rock canyon views of the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness! We will then return back down from the cave and follow the trail to venture to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain where once again, hiker’s and adventurer’s will be highly rewarded with gorgeous, panoramic 360-degree red rock views to take your breath away! Following day two before we depart, we can do another Sedona hike locally and, on our way, out before returning again back to Phoenix.

Total Estimated Hiking Distance: 5 miles RT
Total Estimated Hiking Time: Average 3-4 hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain: Approximately 900 feet
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult with Class III Climbing/Scrambling, Route Finding, Loop/Out-and-Back.

***IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: TO REACH THE KEYHOLE CAVE, CLASS III CLIMBING & SCRAMBLING WILL BE REQUIRED***
***PRIOR EXPERIENCE HIKING/CLIMBING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS PORTION OF THE HIKE ONLY***
***YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CLIMB UP TO THE CAVE TO COME ON THE HIKE***
***PLEASE NOTE***A DAILY RED ROCK DAY VISITOR OR AN AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PASS IS REQUIRED FOR PARKING AT THE TRAILHEAD***
***YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STAY IN SEDONA FOR THE WEEKEND RETREAT***YOU CAN OPT TO JUST COME FOR THE DAY HIKE ONLY***CONTACT THE GROUP ORGANIZER

SEDONA WEEKEND RETREAT ACCOMODATIONS:
For this Sedona Weekend Retreat will be driving up on Friday and staying at Bell Rock Inn by Diamond Resorts, nestled in the foothills of Sedona’s Oak Creek, with gorgeous red rock views and adjacent to nearby hiking trails with onsite amenities such as:
-Studio suite rooms with King bed and sleeper sofa
-Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker
-Fireplace
-Patio/balcony
-Pool/Jacuzzi tub
-Outdoor barbeque grill
-Free parking
-Free WiFi
-Free newspapers in lobby
-Gym/fitness center
-Laundry facilities
-Conveniently located to south of city center, near hiking trails

The Bell Rock Inn currently has studio suite rooms available with one King bed, one sofa sleeper with kitchenettes for $136.58 a night. Total for two nights per person is $162.23 including taxes and resort fees. Contact Laura Halik, group organizer, to book and confirm a room reservation. ***PLEASE NOTE***All room reservations must be booked through Laura Halik with the group*****

HAPPY HOUR-DINNER CELEBRATION & OPTIONAL SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT:
After the day’s hiking adventure, we will plan on getting together later for happy hour & dinner to toast & celebrate at a local restaurant in Sedona. Location is TBD.

You are cordially invited to join me for a wonderful evening enjoying a special concert event by legendary Spanish Guitarist & Flamenco Artist, one of Arizona’s own famous local artists, “Esteban” playing together with his daughter, Classic Violinist, Teresa Joy!

DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
LOCATION: Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86339
TIME: 7 PM – 9 PM
COST: $59 per person, General Admission

For more information and to RSVP and to purchase your ticket, go to Esteban in Sedona: Intimate Concert Series at Mary D. Fisher Theatre

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
· We will drive up on Friday and check in at the Bell Rock Inn and plan to have dinner at a restaurant nearby that evening.
· In the AM on Saturday, we will meet in the parking lot of the Bell Rock Inn then carpool together to the Sugarloaf trail head parking lot.
· Parking is VERY LIMITED and fills up quickly at the trailhead so we will plan to get an early start and consolidate vehicles to carpool together.
· For those who would like come only for the Saturday hike. That is fine. Please plan to meet the group in the Bell Rock Inn parking lot that morning. Time is TBD. You can carpool with other group members from there to the trailhead. Car-pooling with group members can be arranged on the morning of.
· Please come prepared for the day’s journey and a rigorous climb with plenty of water, carbs, energy snacks and electrolytes are highly recommended.
· Protective outdoors clothing, hats and climbing or athletic gloves for your hands and sunscreen also highly recommended.
· We will take a short break for snacks and picture taking and regroup up at the cave and at the top of Sugarloaf Summit.
· Pictures are always highly encouraged, however; we are going to try to take in both caves on this hike, so we will need to remain cognizant of the time to ensure a group return within a reasonable round-trip hiking time.

SEDONA TOURISM & HIKING INFORMATION:
For more information about visiting Sedona and hiking the Keyhole Cave-Sugarloaf Mountain Loop Hike, check out the following websites:
Sedona Tourism:

Visit Sedona | The official site of the Sedona Tourism Bureau
Sedona, Arizona Travel & Vacation Guide

Key Hole Cave & Sugarloaf Mountain Hikes:
Keyhole Cave via Teacup Trail, Arizona - 1,827 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Sugarloaf Loop Summit and Tea Cup Loop, Arizona - 5,848 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

So, if you’re up for a thrilling, off-the-beaten path, pristine and remote journey to one of Sedona’s famous secret caves…the Keyhole Cave with gorgeous and spectacular off-the-beaten-path red rock canyon scenery with a summit adventure to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, with panoramic Sedona views, then please come out and join us for and an amazing and fun weekend retreat with great red rock hiking, local artist music, celebration and more in beautiful Sedona, Arizona! Cheers,
Laura Halik