Telephone Trail
Coconino National Forest, Arizona

Telephone Trail

4.6
Hard↕️ Out & back

Distance

2 mi

3.2 km

Elevation

+1,046 ft

319 m

Est. Time

~1h 41m

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

1,046 ft gain4,5005,510 ft
5,510 ft4,522 ft
0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi
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Trail Location

34.99180, -111.73570
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Telephone Trail

Telephone Trail

2 mi · +1,046 ft

Activities

🥾Hiking

Trail Features

🐕Dogs on Leash
🌲Forest
💧River
🏔️Scenic Views
🦅Wildlife

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Trail Conditions

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Heat Advisory — bring extra water

93°F

Partly cloudy

Poor — extreme heat

23 mph wind
Tod95°71°
Tom94°67°
Wed94°65°
2.8"
Thu96°65°
8.6"
Fri97°69°
0.7"
Sat94°68°
Sun94°64°
8.1"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.

Trail Summary

Distance2 miles (3.2 km)
Elevation+1,046 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyHard
Est. Time~1h 41m

Location

Coconino National Forest, Arizona

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