Vultee Arch Trail #22

Welcome, curious traveler, to the trailhead of an exceptional geological and ecological journey. You are standing just off Highway eighty nine A, north of the renowned town of Sedona, Arizona. …

As we begin our climb up into the steep topography of Falls Ravine, you will immediately notice a profound shift in the ecological narrative of this trail. We are now passing directly through the perimeter of the area affected by…

Moving deeper and higher into the canyon along the Sterling Pass Trail, the breathtaking geological grandeur of the Sedona region truly begins to reveal itself. We find ourselves flanked on either side by incredibly dominant,…

As we continue our highly rigorous ascent along the steep, demanding switchbacks and the jagged natural rock stairwells, we approach waypoint three hundred forty seven. Here, the landscape presents an architectural marvel…

We have finally, triumphantly arrived at the apex of our strenuous initial climb: the stunning Sterling Pass. At exactly one and a half miles into our arduous trek, we proudly stand at an elevation of five thousand, nine hundred…

Having thoroughly rested our muscles at the breezy summit of Sterling Pass, we now begin our inevitable descent, embarking on a dramatically different, fascinating phase of our hike. As we traverse carefully downward, the visual…

We have finally, triumphantly reached the grand climax of our geographical expedition at waypoint three hundred fifty five. From this highly strategic, safe vantage point, situated just past the bronze plaque, you can clearly and…

As we pivot away from the magnificent, awe-inspiring sight of Vultee Arch, we systematically begin our journey southward along the Vultee Arch Trail, officially heading towards the trail's final conclusion. The dusty path…