Jim Thompson, Sedona - Fellowship Adventures Hike
Starts:
May 14
9:00 am
Ends:
May 14
12:00 pm
Event Description:
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Summary:
- Where - Sedona
- When - 9:00 AM Saturday, May 14th
- Location - Jim Thompson Trailhead (map)
- Travel time - Approx 2 hours from Calvary's central campus
- Cost - Red Rock pass ($5 per vehicle) or America The Beautiful pass
Details:
Where
We will lift up our eyes to the mountains where our brief escape from the imminent heat can be found. Come join us for this scenic hike north of Sedona. The Jim Thompson Trail is a wider than usual trail because it was used as a wagon road in the 1880’s by Jim Thompson himself. He built the road to connect his home in Oak Creek Canyon with his Sedona homestead. Surrounded by manzanitas and pine trees that contrast Sedona’s red rock, it’s simply beautiful. See the Jim Thompson Trail site for more details.
When
Groups will start hiking at 9:00 AM and everyone should be done by 12:00 PM. Please plan to be at the registration tables by 8:30 AM to be assigned to your group so we can start hiking on time.
Location/Directions
Drive north on I-17 toward Sedona. After 88 miles, take exit 298 turn left onto AZ-179-N/Sedona. Go approx 15 miles take slight left onto Jordon Rd. Go straight until road "T's", turn left onto W Park Ridge Drive (turns into NF-633). Portions of road unpaved.
Look for Fellowship Adventures signs.To get directions from CalvaryPHX Church, click here.
Carpooling
There will be no organized carpooling.
Cost
Park entrance fee: Red Rock pass - $5 per vehicle, or America the Beautiful Pass. If you do not have either of these, you can pay the $5 fee at the pay station and display receipt on your window.
Hiking
This hike will include 4 levels of hiking. You will sign up for a level when registering. The levels are listed below, or see levels of difficulty for more details. Remember to bring lots of water. Although the weather is cooler and more refreshing, you will still need to stay hydrated.
Jackrabbits – For the serious, go-fast hiker who desires the challenge of speed and distance (5 to 8 miles) and prefers to race past the sagebrush rather than smell it!
Coyotes – For the recreational hiker who desires energetic physical activity (4 to 7 miles) and the opportunity to stop and smell the sagebrush.
Prairie Dogs – For the casual hiker and families who desire exercise (3 -4 miles) and are happy to stop and smell the sagebrush while getting it.
Geckos – For the person or family new to hiking or just coming back from a long time away. Hikes are approximately 2 miles in length of relatively flat terrain.
Children
Children are more than welcome to join this event, but please read the Children section of the "Things to Know" page before you come.
Jackrabbits - minimum age of 15*, if experienced
Coyotes - minimum age of 10*, if experienced
Prairie Dogs & Geckos - minimum age of 6*, unless you are going to carry them if needed
* If you are bringing a child under the age of 18 for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian, a Medical Waiver/Consent Form must be completed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and presented at the check-in prior to the event.
Pets
Dogs are welcome on all except the Jackrabbits hike. Remember to consider the elevation before bringing Fido and please read the Pets section of the "Things to Know" page.
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