Stirling Pass Trail to Vultee Arch

Sunday, March 13th proved to be another beautiful day in Sedona.  It was chilly, but great for hiking.  I decided to hike the Stirling Pass trail up to Vultee Arch.  The trail starts just off of Hwy 89A across the road from the Manzanita camping grounds.  Elevation at this point is approximately 5,000' and you climb another 1,100' to the top of Vultee Arch.  It turned out to be a strenuous hike up and back.  I had misread the trail guide that said it was an easy trail.  A second reading after I returned said it was a "strenuous" hike.  It was worth the climb.  Luckily I had finally splurged yesterday and purchased a set of hiking poles.  I don't know how I have hiked without them in the past.  They were a life saver today.  Here's a couple of shots.

To see all of the pictures please click on this link: GaryTheSpy's Stirling Pass Hike then choose slide show or simply click on a picture and use the arrow keys to move through them.  If you choose slide show also click on the f-11 key on your keyboard and it will give you a full screen version.

Don't know where I'm hiking tomorrow, but I will be hiking.  Love it here.

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