AB Young Trail
Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Arizona

AB Young Trail

4.5
Hard↕️ Out & back

Distance

5 mi

8.0 km

Elevation

+2,014 ft

614 m

Est. Time

~3h 35m

Route

Out & back

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Trail Guide

Best Season

Oct – Apr (avoid summer midday heat)

Parking

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Fees & Passes

Red Rock Pass may be required ($5/day or America the Beautiful Pass)

Hiker Tips

  • Start early — most Sedona trails fill up by 9am on weekends
  • Bring more water than you think you need — 1L per hour in warm weather
  • Download an offline map before heading out (cell service is unreliable)
  • Sunrise and sunset light on the red rocks is magical — plan your timing

Elevation Profile

2,014 ft gain4,5006,446 ft
6,446 ft4,542 ft
0.0 mi1.3 mi2.5 mi3.8 mi5.0 mi
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Trail Location

34.97900, -111.73800
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AB Young Trail

AB Young Trail

5 mi · +2,014 ft

Activities

🥾Hiking

Trail Features

🐕Dogs on Leash
💧River
🏔️Scenic Views
🦅Wildlife

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Trail Conditions

at trailhead · updates every 2h

90°F

Clear sky

Fair — bring water

13 mph wind
Tod94°69°
Tom93°65°
Wed92°64°
2.8"
Thu94°63°
8.6"
Fri95°67°
0.7"
Sat92°66°
Sun92°62°
8.1"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.

Trail Summary

Distance5 miles (8.0 km)
Elevation+2,014 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyHard
Est. Time~3h 35m

Location

Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Arizona

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