Schnebly Hill Road
Arizona · United States
As you climb 2,000 feet (607 meters) in elevation toward the peak of Mogollon Rim, you'll see three contrasting ecological zones that your guide will explain in captivating detail. Marvel at the natural diversity that makes Arizona such a special part of the country, including natural landmarks like iconic Snoopy Rock, Merry-Go-Round Rock, Munds Mountain Wilderness and Mitten Ridge Wilson Mountain.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Schnebly Hill Road
Welcome, intrepid travelers and inquisitive minds, to the rugged, awe-inspiring expanse of Schnebly Hill Road. As we stand at the threshold of this remarkable thoroughfare, you are about to embark on a journey that transcends…
Listen in the app2The End of Pavement
As we depart the smooth predictability of the paved roundabout on Highway 179 and venture onto the dirt, the true nature of Schnebly Hill Road immediately reveals itself. The transition is abrupt and phenomenologically jarring. …
Listen in the app3The Lower Ascents and Sandy Washes
Advancing further along the trail, we encounter sections where the roadbed transforms dramatically. The harsh, jagged rocks periodically give way to deep, loose sand, creating an environment that feels remarkably like navigating…
Listen in the app4The Absolute Chunk Fest
We now enter the section of Schnebly Hill Road that has earned it a reputation of infamy and respect among off-road enthusiasts. The terrain here transitions into what is colloquially, yet highly accurately, described as an…
Listen in the app5The Midway Overhang and Changing Biomes
Approximately nine miles from our starting point, if one were measuring from the highway above, or roughly halfway up our ascent from Sedona, we arrive at a distinctive geological feature known as the overhang. This massive…
Listen in the app6The Upper Altitudes and Expanding Horizons
As we push past the halfway point and enter the upper altitudes of Schnebly Hill Road, the character of the journey changes. The canyon walls, which previously enclosed us in a tight, dramatic corridor, begin to pull back. …
Listen in the app7Approaching the Mogollon Rim
The final miles of our ascent bring us face to face with the defining geological feature of northern Arizona: the Mogollon Rim. This massive escarpment forms the southern boundary of the Colorado Plateau, stretching for hundreds…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey along the rugged expanse of Schnebly Hill Road concludes, we must pause to synthesize the multitude of experiences this trail has offered. We have traversed an eleven-mile corridor that serves as a literal…
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What is Schnebly Hill Road?
Schnebly Hill Road is a place in Arizona · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Arizona · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.8659, -111.7516 |
| Last updated |
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