Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Arizona
West Fork of Oak Creek Trail
4.8
Moderate↕️ Out & backDistance
6.7 mi
10.8 km
Elevation
+577 ft
176 m
Est. Time
~3h 36m
Route
Out & back
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Trail Guide
Best Season
Oct – Apr (avoid summer midday heat)
Parking
Check trail listing for current parking conditions
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
↑ 577 ft gain4,500 – 5,057 ft
5,057 ft4,512 ft
0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.0 mi6.7 mi
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Get Directions Trail Location
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Virtual Trail Experience
West Fork of Oak Creek Trail
6.7 mi · +577 ft
Activities
🥾Hiking
Trail Features
🐕Dogs on Leash
🌲Forest
👶Kid Friendly
💧River
🏔️Scenic Views
🌸Wildflowers
🦅Wildlife
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at trailhead · updates every 2hTrail Conditions
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Heat Advisory — bring extra water
93°F
Clear sky
Poor — extreme heat
13 mph wind
Tod96°71°
Tom96°68°
Wed96°67°
1.4"
Thu95°66°
6.8"
Fri98°69°
0.1"
Sat97°67°
0.9"
Sun94°64°
6.9"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.
Trail Summary
Distance6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Elevation+577 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyModerate
Est. Time~3h 36m
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