Chimney Rock and Sugarloaf Summits - SEDONA
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Chimney Rock and Sugarloaf Summits - Sedona
Next to Cathedral Rock, Chimney Rock is one of the most iconic sandstone formations in Sedona. Visible from just about everywhere, this singular, russet pillar stands sentry beneath the cream-colored 6355 feet Thunder Mountain (aka Capitol Butte).
Soaring to 4995 feet, isolated along a limestone ridge, Chimney Rock, cuts an impressive silhouette.
However, even with two of Red Rock Country's most recognizable geological formations looming above the trail, it's the "baby sister"---4872 feet Little Sugarloaf---that gets all the attention on this hike because the route makes a wide loop around the layered cone of this mini-mount.
Local landmarks including Capitol Butte, Cathedral Rock and Coffee Pot Rock adorn the landscape. To the west, the hazy silhouette of Mingus and Woodchute Mountains soar above the Verde River Valley.
The south offers glimpses of Courthouse Butte and Airport Mesa.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate / strenuous
TOTAL DISTANCE: 6 miles
ALTITUDE CHANGE: 4496 to 4920 feet
ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN: 1100 feet
Please: >>> SERIOUSLY CONSIDER YOUR PACE, STAMINA AND ABILITY TO SAFELY COMPLETE THE HIKE without separating from the group
HIKING TIME: 3 - 4 hours
STYLE: Double loop/lollipop
DOGS: OK
FACILITIES at Trailhead: NONE
THERE WILL BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:
Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
Target store I-17 and Loop 101 :
# 33°40'02.7"N 112°07'10.6"W
HOW TO FIND US:
6:30 a.m.
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(see pin on map)
LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:40 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 8:30 - ish
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
Take AZ89A to Dry Creek Road.
Turn NORTH and go 0.4 mile to
Thunder Mountain Road,
turn right and go 0.5 mile to the
Thunder Mountain trailhead on the left.
There are no fee requirements at this trailhead.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.6674167,-112.1196111/Thunder+Mountain+Trailhead,+Thunder+Mountain+Road,+Sedona,+AZ/@34.2663092,-112.640074,229934m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x872da0e1a800308b:0x9a5a5eaf41bc9d7a!2m2!1d-111.8123046!2d34.872004!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
VERY IMPORTANT: we don't want to leave anyone behind
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
If you don't CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL, or if you are late, we'll expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.
VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your plans ------ just change your RSVP.
It helps the host prepare, and it's polite.