Oak Creek Canyon
Recently my sister and I drove from Prescott to Sedona in the annual pilgrimage to check out the fall colors in Oak Creek Canyon.
We managed to find a rare parking spot at the West Fork trailhead and enjoyed a couple hours of hiking along the canyon, crossing the creek and spotting pockets of color along the way.
The Canyon
The West Fork Trail is a relatively flat shady trail, with red rock walls, and frequent water crossings.
This makes it one of the most popular hiking trails along the canyon. Be prepared to 100% get your feet wet!
Historic Ruins
Be sure to explore the ruins at the start or end of the trailhead to add to your experience. Several old structures and walls are still visible along the trail.
If you look closely, you will find a path leading down to rocky stretch of small waterfalls along the creek.
Red Rock Obsession
After exploring the canyon, we headed back to Sedona for some much needed food and beverages. You will find many great restaurant options.
Warning — Sedona’s huge popularity often includes crowds and traffic delays in and around one of our state’s most beloved tourist destinations. But, fun is almost always guaranteed!
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This is inspiring, and now I wanna jump in the Jeep and head off to see the colors. I love your links to all the places that you mentioned. Thanks for taking the time to talk about this.
Thank you for all your help and fantastic suggestions! You have inspired me…