Cottonwood, AZ - Final Sedona Hike for 2011

Meanwhile, we planned another hike here in the Red Rock country of Sedona. We love hiking here because the terrain is so beautiful: the rocks so red, the foliage so green and the sky so blue. And, the temperatures have always been perfect for hiking the three times we have been here.

It’s not too difficult to find a great trail, especially since so many link up and you can combine some for longer hikes or hike a trail alone for a shorter hike. Today we chose the Soldier’s Pass and the Brins Mesa for a two-fer.

What more can I say about hiking in Sedona? I’ll let my pictures tell the story.

One thing both Gary and I noticed about Sedona that we hadn't notice on previous visits is that there were lots of home for sale. Now,  Sedona is a fairly wealthy town and the median home value is $494,097, and many of these home are second, third home or more. This recession has even hit the town of Sedona where one might not expect it.

Tomorrow we head for Apache Junction, east of Phoenix.