10.40 AB Young, a religious type of experience 10.39 West Fork, Sedona
On bronze pond, a little water in Sedona, a pause for reflection One of many slabs north of Sedona Editor takes the plunge, so to speak, at beginning of AB Young After the second Wilson hike, we decided on a filler and tried something new, the highly regarded West Fork, a little north of Sedona. We crossed the creek twenty-six times in just over 6 miles—the trail builders sure have a sense of humor—we should have brought our ‘cozzies’. When it comes to swim wear, Americans are very formal—hence, bathing suits. The trail meanders through semi-forest with huge slabs towering above. With the sunlight reflecting off these monstrous rocks, the viewer receives a treat while feeling insignificant in size. Sedona is often under-rated for the large and high mountains it has; it is not only about red rocks. Looking down the canyon from peak Queen of the castle, sitting at the high point. Finally works out which way is down, 'boy genius'. Wilson Mountain behind Now for ...