The Ground Beneath Our Feet Is Alive: Why Staying on Trail Matters in Sedona

by TLRandall | Oct 20, 2026 | Recreation Support, Trail User Education, Turkey Creek, News

What if we told you that some of the most important living organisms in Sedona’s red rock landscape are right beneath your feet? They’re easy to overlook. In fact, you might mistake them for ordinary dirt. But these tiny organisms play an extraordinary...

Turkey Creek Year 2, Phase III: What’s Coming This Trail Season

by Colby Sheffer | Sep 23, 2026 | Naturalization, Upcoming, Recreation Support, Turkey Creek

Exciting news - a preview of the 2026–27 Turkey Creek Trail System construction and restoration season is here! Beginning in November, the Red Rock Ranger District and its partners will launch Year 2, Phase III of construction and restoration within the Turkey Creek...

That’s a WRAP! 5 Years of Work Complete at West Fork

by srrtf | Jul 21, 2026 | Completed, Naturalization, Recreation Support, Watershed Improvement

Few places capture the spirit of Sedona quite like West Fork. Towering canyon walls, crystal-clear water, vibrant autumn colors, and one of Arizona’s most iconic hiking experiences draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. For many, West Fork is their...

A Vision for Progression: The Turkey Creek Bike-Optimized Slickrock Zone

by Colby Sheffer | Jun 23, 2026 | In Progress, Upcoming, Recreation Support, Turkey Creek

One of the goals that has guided the Turkey Creek Trail System from the beginning has been creating progression. Not just more trails, but better opportunities for people to grow their skills, explore new terrain, and find experiences that match where they are in...

Keeping Wilderness Trails Open and Accessible (By Hand)

by Colby Sheffer | Jun 11, 2026 | Completed, Recreation Support

This spring, an impressive team of trail professionals and conservation volunteers spent eight days tackling much-needed trail maintenance deep within the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. From March 25 through April 1, the North Zone Trail Crew, led by Nate Lott...

Safe Passage for Equestrians on Rector Connector

by Colby Sheffer | Jun 10, 2026 | Completed, Recreation Support

One of the first trail improvement projects completed in Sedona this year is already making a difference for local equestrians and trail users alike. The popular Rector Connector trail skirts the scenic saddle between Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, offering beautiful...