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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66°F

Clear sky

Excellent

4 mph wind
Tod80°53°
Tom79°59°
Tue78°59°
0.2"
Wed77°60°
0.1"
Thu80°58°
1.5"
Fri78°59°
Sat79°60°
💡 Best times: early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and softer light.

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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