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Where Do Trails Come From? Stacked Loop Design and the Architecture of the Turkey Creek Trail System
In a place like Sedona, trails can feel like they have always been here. People have moved across this landscape for a very long time. Some routes likely began as practical paths between places. Others may have followed wildlife movement, water sources, grazing...
The Landscape Is Telling Us Something and It’s Time We Listen: Why Social Trail Closures Are Happening in Turkey Creek
Starting this spring and continuing over the next two trail work seasons, social trail restoration work will continue throughout the Turkey Creek area as part of the Turkey Creek Trail System implementation under the Red Rock Trails Access Plan – Phase II. These...
How Turkey Creek Restoration Is Helping Protect One of Arizona’s Most Important Watersheds
When most people think about trail work in Sedona, they think about recreation - better trails, improved hiking and riding experiences, and volunteer stewardship. But much of the restoration work now happening throughout the Turkey Creek area is about something much...
Pizza on the Patio Brings Donors Together
A rapt audience listens to Red Rock Ranger Alex Schuelter.
Restoring Doe Mountain Trail for the Future
Few places in Sedona offer the kind of sweeping views and accessible adventure found on Doe Mountain. It’s no surprise the trail has become one of the most popular hikes in the Red Rock Ranger District. But with that popularity comes impact. Over time, heavy use...
New Trailhead Kiosks Help Visitors and Residents Start Their Sedona Adventure Safely
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime Sedona local, the adventure usually begins at the trailhead. Across the Red Rock Ranger District, trailhead kiosks provide maps, safety information, and tips for responsible recreation before people head out onto the...
Entry corridor into the developing Turkey Creek trail system complete
Del Sol, 3rd Rock, and Rodeo The Del Sol, 3rd Rock, and Rodeo Trails together form an important entry corridor into the developing Turkey Creek trail system. Beginning at the Transept Trailhead, Del Sol also serves as a gateway into the system from the adjacent...
Rodeo Opens in the Turkey Creek Trail System
Rodeo Trail is now fully open. Completed on March 11th, 2026, Rodeo is a short but memorable descent connecting Third Rock Trail to Del Sol. At 0.34 miles long with 203 feet of elevation loss, it’s compact but packed with character. Rodeo was built as a directional,...
Villagers Wade and Pam Winningham
Wade and Pam Winningham admire thenew trail signage at Courthouse trailhead that was made possible through a $14,000 grant from POWER for Good Initiative, the
charitable arm of Wade’s employer.
Jennifer Burns, Co-Founder and Former President, Retires
SEDONA, AZ (August 13, 2025) – Jennifer Burns, co-founder and former president of the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund, will retire from the board of directors this September after 11 years of service. Her departure marks the end of a foundational chapter for the...
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Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and an Official Partner of the US Forest Service Red Rock Ranger District.
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Colby Sheffer, Program Director
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Sedona, AZ 86341
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