Woods Canyon Trail No. 93

The Woods Canyon Trail begins at a well-marked trailhead near the Red Rock Visitor Center and District Ranger Station. The initial 1.25 miles follows a flat, unshaded jeep road that opens into a wide canyon, offering expansive views of mesa slopes draped in desert vegetation. As the road ends, the trail ascends gradually, crossing a typically dry streambed lined with vibrant red rock pools. After climbing out and passing through a cattle gate, you’ll reach a signed fork—take the right path to continue deeper into Woods Canyon, while the left fork leads to the Hot Loop Trail toward Horse Mesa.

As you continue on Woods Canyon Trail, you'll enter the Munds Mountain Wilderness. The path gently climbs through a striking landscape of red rock formations and offers occasional shade from pine and sycamore trees as it winds alongside Dry Beaver Creek. At 3.5 miles, the trail opens up to a breathtaking stretch of red rock, bordered by a normally dry creekbed scattered with massive gray boulders. For those seeking more views, you can follow the trail for another 3/4 mile, where the red rock scenery only becomes more impressive. Many hikers choose this point as a natural turnaround, though the trail continues further into the canyon for the adventurous.

Open Season: Year-round
Trail Usage: Moderate
Location: 11.5 miles east of Sedona, 42 miles south of Flagstaff
Directions: From Sedona, drive south on Hwy 179 for about 8.4 miles to reach the Red Rock Ranger District office and visitor center (milepost 304.7). The trailhead is located at the southwest corner of the lower administration building’s parking lot.

Coordinates: 34°45'22.3"N 111°45'48.3"W

For maps and guides, the Red Rock Recreation Guide provides detailed information on hiking, biking, camping, and more in Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country. Additionally, the Digital Travel Map offers GPS-enabled navigation for trails, landmarks, and recreation sites in the area.
 
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