Phoenix: Mescal Mountain
Native ruins and red-rock views are the main attractions on this 3-mile climb up a Sedona-area mesa.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 2.4
Waypoints
MMT001
Location: 34.9067764282227, -111.824432373047
Long Canyon Trail #122 starts @ end of parking area
MMT002
Location: 34.9109039306641, -111.827430725098
Bear L @ 3-way
MMT003
Location: 34.9126472473144, -111.830718994141
Before gap in fence, make hard L to follow unmarked trail that parallels fence line
MMT004
Location: 34.912425994873, -111.835380554199
Side trail to large cave at R; red-rock views from cave mouth
MMT005
Location: 34.9122047424316, -111.836212158203
Bear R where trail seems to split; trail climbs through talus-strewn area
MMT006
Location: 34.9125137329102, -111.837394714355
Rock ledge above and to L contains a small Indian ruin (don’t disturb!); climb ledge to gain access to mesa top
MMT007
Location: 34.9123039245606, -111.837425231934
Bear L @ cairn marking footpath up mesa; ruins of Indian pit house
MMT008
Location: 34.9117774963379, -111.837814331055
Trail hugs edge of mesa; views of Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness; bear L @ cairn
MMT009
Location: 34.9105262756348, -111.836456298828
Bear R and ascend to remain on trail along cliff
MMT010
Location: 34.9098358154297, -111.83740234375
360-degree red-rock views from highest point on mesa crest (5,047 ft.)