Wolf Creek Falls - Camp, Hike, and Swim near Sedona, Arizona
Sedona,Arizona
34.45678, -112.46794
49.2 miles SW of Sedona, Arizona
GPS: 34°27'24.4"N 112°28'4.6"W
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State: Arizona
Trails/Routes: 0.1-7.8 mi

Camp, Hike, and Swim

Wolf Creek Falls is a wonderful space to explore and be immersed in nature. With it's six miles of trails, beautiful waterfalls and two campgrounds this is the perfect place to spend a weekend enjoying the great outdoors.

Wolf Creek Falls itself has a variety of appearances throughout the year. In the winter the waterfall can sometimes be seen as a frozen cascade over the granite rocks. In the summer the roaring waterfall slows to a small trickle. In the spring and fall, during big rainstorms the waterfall is a magnificent 90 foot tall rush. 

The hike to the waterfall is a short out and back hike from the Lower Falls Campground. The hike is a little less than a mile out and back, and is easy for all levels of hikers. When the waterfall is at full flow there are several spots where the water is deep enough for swimming. 

Those who are looking for a longer, more intense hike can enjoy hiking the entire Wolf Creek Loop Trail #384. This trail is a 5.5 mile loop, that also passes Wolf Creek Falls. This trail can be started at either the Lower Falls or Upper Falls Campgrounds.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Sedona, Arizona

  1. Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
  2. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto AZ-179 S
    Go through 1 traffic circle
    (0.9 mi)
  3. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
  4. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (1.4 mi)
  5. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.5 mi)
  6. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (3.0 mi)
  7. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
  8. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.2 mi)
  9. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.3 mi)
  10. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (7.0 mi)
  11. Turn right to merge onto I-17 S toward Phoenix (20.3 mi)
  12. Take exit 278 for State Hwy 169 toward Prescott (0.3 mi)
  13. Turn right onto AZ-169 S/State Hwy 169 S (15.0 mi)
  14. Turn right onto AZ-69 N/E State Rte 69
    Pass by Starbucks (on the left in 14.0 mi)
    (15.0 mi)
  15. Slight left onto AZ-69 N (0.2 mi)
  16. Slight right onto E Gurley St (0.6 mi)
  17. Continue straight to stay on E Gurley St (417 ft)
  18. Turn left onto S Mt Vernon Ave (0.4 mi)
  19. S Mt Vernon Ave turns slightly left and becomes S Senator Hwy (6.8 mi)
  20. Turn right onto E Wolf Creek Rd
    Destination will be on the right
    (1.6 mi)
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Wolf Creek Falls - Prescott Arizona by Alejandro’s Adventures
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Trails

Distance ?

272 feet

Elevation Gain ?

30 feet

Real Ascent ?

30 feet

Real Descent ?

0 feet

Avg Grade (6°)

11%

Grade (6° to 6°)

11% to 11%

Distance ?

0.8 miles

Elevation Gain ?

-334 feet

Real Ascent ?

0 feet

Real Descent ?

334 feet

Avg Grade (-4°)

-8%

Grade (-6° to -3°)

-11% to -5%

Distance ?

7.8 miles

Real Ascent ?

1,116 feet

Real Descent ?

1,096 feet

Grade (-10° to 11°)

-18% to 20%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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