This book is the bible for Sedona hikers, the one that knowledgeable people recommend. It contains detailed descriptions and maps that guide the reader to 135 day hikes around the Sedona area. The layout makes the hikes very easy to follow, and the directions are precise, foolproof, and reliable. You won't get lost if you use this book. There are also directions for finding five of the famous Sedona Vortex sites. The book contains eight pages of beautiful color photographs taken by Sherry Mangum, illustrating the attractions that make Sedona such a desirable hiking Mecca. The authors have spent many years researching and field-testing the hikes, and since the book was introduced in 1992, they have kept it up to date by constant revision. They also maintain a website posting up-to-the-minute information.
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***** A Reader From Palo Alto, CA, March 23, 1999 ***** Great description of day hikes in the Sedona Area. This is a wonderful book describing many day hikes in the Sedona AZ area. A number of people in the area said this was the best book for hiking. We really enjoyed the hiking and this book helped us find the best places to go (and what to expect when we got there.)
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Richard and Sherry Mangum live in Flagstaff, Arizona, but consider Sedona their second home. They have published eight books about northern Arizona and are considered to be the area's premier guides.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Sedona Hikes: 130 Day Hikes and 5 Vortex Sites around Sedona, Arizona, Revised Eighth Edition (Paperback)
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I've been using the Mangums' Sedona guidebook for ten years now. It has no serious competition. One of the most impressive things about the book is the frequent updates -- this is the 8th edition in the 14 years since it was first published. Ths hiking scene around Sedona really does change quickly -- there is a lot of new development, and a lot of new trails. So it's important to have an up-to-date guidebook. And I still haven't hiked all of these trails (but I'm working on it). One area that the Mangum guide is weak is the maps, which are really just cartoon sketches. They'll get you to the trailhead alright, and there's seldom any doubt about where you're going on these well-worn trails. But if you want a real map, the one I use is the nice, plastic-coated Beartooth topographic/hiking map, also regularly updated. Serious hikers and regular Sedona visitors will want both. Both maps and guidebooks are sold at the Forest Service visitor centers. You'll need to go there anyway to buy your Redrock pass (required to park in the National Forest), they're always helpful, and they don't charge sales tax. And ask for their nice Sedona street map, which has all the near-town trails plotted -- it's free! The truth is, you can't go far wrong picking a hike around Sedona. This truly is a gorgeous area. So, for one-day (or frugal) visitors, ask for the free Forest Service area map, the free street/hiking map, and a handful of their free hiking-trail handout sheets. Or look online. But do buy the pass, as they do ticket passless vehicles. A couple of my favorites: THE classic canyon hike here is the West Fork of Oak Creek. For big views and slickrock, try the Cow Pies. And to see the red rocks the way they used to be, head for Sycamore Canyon. Happy hiking! Pete Tillman Rimrock, AZ
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sedona Hikes is the VERY BEST!,
By John Parsons (Rimrock, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sedona Hikes : 135 Day Hikes & 5 Vortex Sites around Sedona, Arizona (Revised 6th Edition) (Paperback)
If you can buy only one book about Sedona area hikes, buy this one. Don't give it a second thought. Yes, there are other books but this one is the very best, bar none. That's all that matters. Get your money's worth. Think about this, the authors published their first books in 1992 after researching the hikes for SEVEN YEARS! Then they proceed to put out five MORE revised editions since then. That means they have published six editions in 9 years!! All of that updated knowledge is contained in the 6th edition. Having this book is like having your own personal hiking guide. You get over 250 pages for a mere [amt]!. Their descriptions are the most up-to-date and the best researched. The writing and photography come from a genuine lifelong love for the place, not a desire to make money from a hiking book. We bought their first edition in 1992 and carry it right alongside our 6th edition. We wouldn't leave home for a hike in that area without the 6th edition. It's the Bible, as far as we are concerned. Good luck and happy hiking!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sedona's best trail guide book!,
By Joe Bartels "Author/Photographer HikeArizona.COM" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Sedona Hikes (Paperback)
"Sedona Hikes" is an excellent guide for the stunning red rock country. Everything about this book is quality. Boasting 135 hikes this is money well spent. Now in it's fifth edition the book has really come together. As an avid hiker I can say this book hits on several areas in gleaming fashion. Directions to the trailheads are precise and easy to follow. The size of the book is appropriate to carry in a water backpack. Trails covering the entire area are included. At first I thought the vague trail maps could be better. After further consideration I realized the trail descriptions are so good you really don't need a map. Important trail information is included such as distance, effort and features. Time needed to hike the trail helps plan your day. I would categorize the authors as light day hikers. Most just visiting the area would fall into this category so the book is a real hit. If you plan on a longer hike, on some of the trails, you will need to go elsewhere for the information. I've used and carried this book on countless hikes. Since the last printing the Red Rock fee has come into effect on several trails. I'm sure this will be included in the sixth edition. - joe bartels Webmaster of HikeArizona.COM & TrailDEX
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Many of these hikes can be reached on paved roads. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
redrock ledge, redrock buttes, kin point, redrock formations, redrock cliffs, paving ends, vortex site, cable fence, old jeep road, elevation change, trail parking lot, trail junction, trail moves, trailhead sign, parking apron, historic road, kill point, trail sign, loop trail, trail branches, cypress forest Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Driving Distance One Way, Forest Service, General Information Location Map, Moderate Features, Oak Creek, Good Winter, Dry Creek Road, Bell Rock, Hard Features, Airport Mesa, Courthouse Butte, Schnebly Hill Road, Wilson Mountain, Bear Sign, Easy Features, Munds Park, Bell Trail, Moderate Elevation, Boynton Canyon, Cathedral Rock, David Miller, Hard Elevation, Bandit Trail, Broken Arrow, Chimney Rock New!
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Many of these hikes can be reached on paved roads. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
redrock ledge, redrock buttes, kin point, redrock formations, redrock cliffs, paving ends, vortex site, cable fence, old jeep road, elevation change, trail parking lot, trail junction, trail moves, trailhead sign, parking apron, historic road, kill point, trail sign, loop trail, trail branches, cypress forest Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Driving Distance One Way, Forest Service, General Information Location Map, Moderate Features, Oak Creek, Good Winter, Dry Creek Road, Bell Rock, Hard Features, Airport Mesa, Courthouse Butte, Schnebly Hill Road, Wilson Mountain, Bear Sign, Easy Features, Munds Park, Bell Trail, Moderate Elevation, Boynton Canyon, Cathedral Rock, David Miller, Hard Elevation, Bandit Trail, Broken Arrow, Chimney Rock New!
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- Little Horse by Susan Downe on page 6
- Crescent Moon by Francis Brett Young on page 7
- Thunder Mountain by Zane Grey on page 140
- Flagstaff Historic Walk : A Stroll Through Old Downtown (Arizona and the Southwest) by Richard K. Mangum in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Flagstaff: Past & Present by Richard Mangum on page 109
- Hiking Arizona's Geology (Hiking Geology) by Ivo Lucchitta in Back Matter
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