Distance: ~5.3 miles
Elevation gain: ~800 Ft
Difficulty: Easy, except for finding the unmarked trail to the Subway/Keyhole. Finders and seekers are left to their own devices. It’s all part of the adventure. The Subway/keyhole reminded me of St. George’s Scout’s Cave with a nice woodsy approach and a bigger scramble at the end.
An auspicious start to our road trip from St. George—condor sightings at Navajo Bridge. Apparently this is their hangout. A nearby photographer remarked that you can see as many as 60 in the winter. They have numbered tags on them and you can look up their “deets” online.
Back near the trailhead, there’s an option to climb up to a viewpoint. It was worth it. Our timing was good for cactus blooms, especially the ocotillo. The moon made a cameo appearance to add star power to the already dazzling scenery.
Stay tunned for more fun in Sedona and beyond!
Ps. Pro tip/ Captain Obvious tip: Avoid weekends and holidays, especially, holiday weekends) in Sedona. Traffic is HORRENDOUS. (Understatement: 35 minutes or worse to go 5 miles.)
Happy Trails!
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