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		<title><![CDATA[Sedona]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=127:soldiers-pass-and-devils-kitchen&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Soldier's pass and devil's kitchen]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=127:soldiers-pass-and-devils-kitchen&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Soldier's pass trail and Devil's kitchen in Sedona, Arizona.   This hike enables you to get up close with some of the more unique features...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>127</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 1.2 miles after the junction on Soldier Pass Road, driving another 1.4 miles. Turn right on Rim Shadows and follow the curve 0.2 miles to the junction of Rim Shadows and Canyon Shadows. Follow the signs to the parking area along Canyon Shadows 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[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two hours with a 30 minute stop at the arches for playing and lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft climbing to the Brin&#039;s Mesa trail]]></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[2011-01-04 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, even though it&#039;s nestled inside a neighborhood.  Expect to see 10-30 other people hiking on a weekend, as well as some jeeps on the jeep road.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8842862]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7837658]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Gradual climb with some interesting terrain features. This is a Moderate hike. The sink hole and arches are interesting. The hike is kind of short.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Multiple trails intersecting]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=282:steamboat-rock-and-wilson-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Steamboat Rock and Wilson Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=282:steamboat-rock-and-wilson-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Steamboat rock and Wilson Canyon, Sedona, Oak Creek canyon, Arizona.   Wilson Canyon is a relaxing stroll up one of the numerous canyons feeding into Oak...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>282</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.

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 North.  After about a mile, you&#039;ll cross the signed Midgley Bridge. Park on the opposite side of the bridge on the left. Parking can be tough here, however many people stop briefly for the view of Oak Creek canyon, so if you wait a bit a spot may open up. Make sure you have 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[3.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The total distance for both trails is 3.7 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 2 hours of hiking for both trails.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 ft gain if you take both trails.]]></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[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[Not too bad. Except for the crazy parking area, we only saw four other hikers on either trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8900000]]></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[It is an easy trail to follow along a Sedona canyon. This hike is rated Easy. The climb of Steamboat Rock is Moderately Difficult.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks pass ($5 as of April 2005)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 parking fee. Parking can be tricky here. Some scrambling and route finding.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=309:sterling-pass&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sterling Pass]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=309:sterling-pass&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Sterling Pass in Sedona, Oak Creek, 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>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>309</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/63/d0/ef/309_sterlingpass1-1327282100.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. At the intersection with HWY-89Ak, follow the signs to 89A North. Continue past Sedona and up Oak Creek canyon. Around mile marker 380.4 and across from the Manzanita Campground is the Sterling Pass trailhead (on your left). Park at one of the pull-outs on the West side of the road. The trailhead start is marked by an old metal sign. Make sure to get a Red Rock parking pass in Sedona before parking or you risk a ticket. ]]></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[4.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.6 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours and 40 minutes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft ascent to Sterling Pass]]></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[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Just OK. We saw about 10 other hikers on this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a beautiful hike that has the added benefit of providing the strong hiker with some good exercise. The Vultee arch is a worthy goal. This is a Moderately Difficult hike due to the 1000 ft climb.]]></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[Limited parking at trailhead]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=484:sugar-loaf-thunder-mountain&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sugar Loaf and Thunder Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=484:sugar-loaf-thunder-mountain&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Thunder Mountain trails to Sugar Loaf Mountain near Sedona, Arizona.   West Sedona hold many hidden hiking areas not frequently visited by many of the tourists...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 14:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>484</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-05-18</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ff/5b/25/P5170015-72-1621349596.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 0.5 miles, turn right onto signed Thunder Mountain road. After about 0.6 miles of driving on Thunder Mountain Road, you&#039;ll see a sign on your left marking the Thunder Mountain Trailhead. Turn left here and drive a few hundred yards to the parking and trailhead area. There is no fee to park here.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Thunder Mountain 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[5.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The Loop hike described is 5.6 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 about 3 hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail is mostly flat with a 250 foot climb to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.]]></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[2021-05-17 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not too bad on the Thunder Mountain side but more crowded on the Sugar Loaf side. Expect a Moderate amount of solitude on this hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8714612]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8120456]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a great pick to walk along the red rocks of Sedona and enjoy views of the surrounding area. This hike is rated Moderate. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=136:telephone-trail-72-and-thomas-point-trail-142-loop&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Telephone Trail 72 and Thomas Point Trail 142 loop]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=136:telephone-trail-72-and-thomas-point-trail-142-loop&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike with the Telephone trail and the Thomas point trail in Sedona, Arizona.   Warning: Sedona has recently instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>136</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8b/95/4c/136_telephone1-1327282674.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 decide where to park. If you park at the Call o&#039; the Canyon parking area (popular trailhead for Westfork) you&#039;ll pay $7. If you pick a point along side HWY-89A between the Westfork parking and mile marker 385, you&#039;ll pay $5. If you pick the second option, make sure to get a Red Rock parking pass in Sedona before parking or you risk a ticket. Telephone Trail 72 starts just past mile marker 385. ]]></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[4.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.6 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours and 40 minutes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 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[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:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly excellent! We didn&#039;t see any other hikers on this one... even though we parked at the Call O&#039; The Canyon parking area, which was completely full. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9900000]]></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[I really enjoyed this hike. The steep climb to the east rim gave us some great views in quiet, cool Sedona. Very good for those looking for solitude. This is a Moderately Difficult hike due to the climbing and route finding at the top. ]]></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[Short Steep climb, Route Finding, Careful about walking along HWY 89A]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=474:templeton-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Templeton trail and Cathedral Rock (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=474:templeton-trail&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking along the Templeton trail along 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>Sat, 26 Jan 2019 11:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>474</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2019-01-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c1/41/4d/PA310014-100-1548500510.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. Just after you enter Sedona, you&#039;ll make a left on the traffic circle for on the Back O&#039; Beyond Road. Take this paved road for 0.6 miles to the trailhead and the signed parking on the left for the Cathedral Rock trailhead. There are restrooms here, but no water. You need a red rocks parking pass to park at this trailhead ($5 as of October 2018). ]]></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[3.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7 miles for the lollypop loop along the Templeton and Baldwin trails. It&#039;s another 0.6 miles of total hiking if you want to take the side hike to Cathedral Rock.]]></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[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 200 ft of up and down. If you want to take the side hike up Cathedral Rock, it&#039;s about 600 ft of climbing and scrambling.]]></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. Good hike to see fall colors.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2018-10-10 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 trailhead. Expect to see 30-50 people on a typical weekend.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8254670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7884170]]></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. If you take the side trip up to Cathedral Rock, it raises the challenge to difficult (due to scrambling needed).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass (as of October 2018, $5 per vehicle)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pay to park, route finding, some mountain bikes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=519:verde-river-greenway-dead-horse-ranch-state-park-sedona&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Verde River Greenway - Dead Horse Ranch State Park (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=519:verde-river-greenway-dead-horse-ranch-state-park-sedona&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking in Dead Horse Ranch 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>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>519</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-06-29</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ce/29/62/20230629-100758-79-1694727911.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Phoenix area: Take I-17 north to the town of Cottonwood (AZ-260 west). In Cottonwood, follow Main Street, turning right onto 10th Street which leads you to the well signed Dead Horse Ranch state park. Once you&#039;ve entered and paid the fee, take the first road to the right (Owl Rd and Verde River trail head) and park at the trailhead parking. There are restrooms here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cottonwood]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[86326]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2 mile lollypop loop]]></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 to enjoy this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No significant elevation change. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Best enjoyed in the spring or fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-09-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We had surprisingly good solitude for good sections of this hike. Expect to see 10-20 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.7520670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0165670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy stroll.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee to enter the park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=348:vultee-arch&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Vultee Arch]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=348:vultee-arch&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Vultee Arch near Sedona, Arizona.   After surviving the rough drive along FR152 (Dry Creek Road, high clearance required!), you'll be ready to stretch your legs....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>348</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-02-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/de/db/ab/348_vulteearch3-1328501723.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. 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 (Dry Creek Road). Drive 4.4 miles to the end of this road and the parking for the Vultee Arch trailhead. This road is rocky and rough. A high clearance vehicle is required. A red rock parking pass is no longer required at this trailhead (as of March 2014).  ]]></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[3.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.4 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 1 hours and 30 minutes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft ascent to good views of Vultee Arch]]></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[2010-03-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Good. We saw about 5 other hikers on this trail.  ]]></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[The view of the Vultee arch is a worthy goal. This is an easy hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[FR152 is a very rough road. High clearance vehicle required.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=123:west-fork-of-oak-creek-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=123:west-fork-of-oak-creek-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up the Westfork trail in Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   This is a good hike in the summer months. It's always nice to be able...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>123</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-10-31</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/22/b0/123_westfork-1327283231.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <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. 10 miles from Sedona is the entrance to the signed West Fork Trailhead parking area (near milepost 384). As of Nov 2015, it is $10 to park. During the summer, the parking lot opens at 8am, in the winter at 9am. Get there early if you can, this parking lot fills up quickly!    ]]></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 for this out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours with a 30 minute stop 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:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <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:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Especially nice in the fall with the leaves changing]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <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[You will not find any on this hike. Word of this hike has gotten around, and with the addition of the parking area,  it&#039;s extremely popular.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Flat and relaxing. This is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pay to park, creek crossings]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=128:wilson-mountain-north&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Wilson Mountain North]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=128:wilson-mountain-north&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Wilson Mountain near Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona   Sedona has recently instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>128</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-05-21</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/34/99/128_p5210022-1369239724.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Sedona area, take HWY 89A North towards Oak Creek Canyon. Halfway between mile posts 379 and 380, park on the left at the signed Encinoso Picnic Area. The signed trailhead is just North of the parking 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[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10 miles round trip if you go to both viewpoints as we did.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us six hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2300 ft ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-05-21 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Once you start hiking it, few people can go much further than the first bench. Perhaps you&#039;ll see 10 hikers or so after the first 1.5 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lots of climbing to awesome views. This is a strenuous hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass ($5 as of May 2013)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Inclement weather danger, pay to park, minor bushwhacking, dead trees]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=403:wilson-mountain-south&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Wilson Mountain South]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=403:wilson-mountain-south&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Wilson Mountain near Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona   Sedona has recently instituted a "Red Rock Pass", which is a fancy way of saying you...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>403</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-05-22</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/91/04/72/403_p5210028-1369240633.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Sedona area, take HWY 89A North towards Oak Creek Canyon. Between mile markers 375 and 376 is the Midgely Bridge parking area (just on the North side of the bridge). Although this parking area is small and crowded, many people don&#039;t stay very long. So if you wait a few moments a parking space usually opens 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[11.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.8 miles round trip if you go to both viewpoints as we did.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us six hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2500 ft ]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-05-21 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Once you start hiking it, few people can go much further than the first bench. Perhaps you&#039;ll see 10 hikers or so after the first 1.5 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lots of climbing to awesome views. This is an strenuous hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Red Rocks parking pass ($5 as of May 2013)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Inclement weather danger, pay to park, minor bushwhacking, dead trees]]></c:value>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woods Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=133:woods-canyon&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Woods Canyon near Sedona, Arizona   While many hiking trails in Sedona require a "Red Rock Pass", as of April 2016, this trailhead is not one...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2016 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>133</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-04-09</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 towards the Village of Oak Creek. About 5.5 miles on HWY 179 gets you to mile marker 304. At about mile 304.7, turn into the signed Red Rocks ranger station and visitor center. There are three parking lots here. Park on the second parking area on your right (not the parking area for the visitor center at the end... that&#039;s too far). The signed trailhead for Woods Canyon is on the far right side of this middle parking area (it&#039;s kind of a small trailhead sign, so it may be a bit tricky to find). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[oak creek]]></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[10.0 miles round trip, or wherever you want to turn around]]></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 stop 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 climb]]></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[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Best hiked in Spring when the seasonal creek is flowing.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-01-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great solitude here. We only saw four other people on this hike during a busy Saturday.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.7561216]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7639053]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The solitude is great on this hike. A good hike to pick when Sedona is overflowing with tourists. This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hot in summer.]]></c:value>
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