Brins Mesa Trail
Sedona, Arizona
| Address: | 2 Brins Mesa Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA |
| GPS: |
34°55'0.5"N 111°48'30.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.60 miles |
| Trail Type: | Other |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
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Brins Mesa Trail is located in the Coconino National Forest just at the edge of the town of Sedona. This trail will provide picturesque views of the gorgeous, geological landscape. Brins Mesa Trail is as convenient as it is beautiful! You will walk among amazing red rock towers and formations, as well as witness the beauty of an Arizona desert.
This trail is unique in the way that it doesn't keep you secluded in a canyon or keep you strictly to the edge of a slope like many of the other trails in the area. Brins Mesa will lead you to an open area of the desert where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the incredible red rock and sandstone!
The hike isn't very steep or very long but it can be intensely hot in the summer. Although if you can endure the heat, the views will be completely worth it!
*NOTE: Make sure to bring a lot of water with you for any hike in a hot climate. Also be sure to check for heat warnings before you go!
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Brins Mesa Trail #119, AZ
3.6 mi OW + 541 feet elevation
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Overview Soldier Pass Trail is a popular hike that is typically accessed from Soldier Pass Trailhead in West Sedona. It can be done as a short 2 mile out and back or combined with Brins Mesa Trail, Cibola Pass Trail, and Jordan Trail for a 5 mile loop. If you are angling for more distance, you can cover all of Brins Mesa Trail also, for a rewarding 9 mile total. From Soldier Pass Trailhead, you won’t have to hike far to see some amazing sights. In the first 1/4 mile, you’ll arrive at Devil’s Kitchen, a sinkhole that formed when
https://backobeyond.blog/soldier-pass-to-brins-mesa-hiking-guide/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sedona, Arizona
- Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto AZ-89A (417 ft)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-89A (3.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Dry Creek Rd (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Vultee Arch (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto Dry Creek Rd (1.1 mi)
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