Huckaby Trail

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The Huckaby is a system trail in the Coconino National Forest. It is well marked with signs and easy to followhis trail, constructed in 1998, is never far from the sights and sounds of Sedona. It is a pretty trail which offers a variety of views. It can be hiked from the Schnebly Hill trailhead (as described herein, shown below) or from Midgley Bridge.

 The beginning of the Huckaby Trail on Schnebly Hill Rd
 
The trail is nearly level for 1/8 mile. The Margs Draw Trail forks off to the left soon after leaving the parking area and the Huckaby continues ahead descending rather steeply to cross Bear Wallow Wash, then ascends moderately over the next 1/2 mile. It tops out on a ridge and winds on level ground with nice views over Oak Creek and Uptown Sedona to many of the familiar red rock formations of the area.

Huckaby Trail

At the 1 mile point, the trail curves around the top of Mitten Ridge with Steamboat Rock, Wilson Mountain and Midgley Bridge coming into view beyond the creek below. Then, it begins a moderate descent over the next 1/2 mile to the floodplain of Oak Creek. the trail goes north beside the creek for 1/2 mile in the partial shade of the riparian trees (shown below).
 
Huckaby Trail is used to access numerous swimming holes along Oak Creek
 
At 2 miles, opposite the north end of Midgley Bridge, the trail crosses a branch of the creek which requires wading or boulder hopping. Do not cross if the water is high. The trail continues north for 0.2 miles, then another boulder hop of the west branch is needed.
 
The trail now climbs moderately over switchbacks, passes beneath Midgley Bridge (shown below) and ends at the parking area at the north end of the bridge. The trails is mostly unshaded except along the creek and can be hot in summer. Return by the same route or do one way in either direction with arranged transportation.
 
The Huckaby Trail passes under Midgley Bridge just before reaching the parking area.

 

FINDING THE TRAILHEADS

Schnebly Hill: From the junction of Hwy 89A and 179 (the double roundabout), take Hwy 179 south, cross the bridge over Oak Creek, and exit left onto Schnebly Hill Rd at the next roundabout. Take the paved portion of Schnebly Hill Rd approximately .5 miles to the paved parking area on the left just before the road turns to dirt. A Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required.

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Midgley Bridge: From Uptown Sedona take Hwy 89A north toward Oak Creek Canyon and Flagstaff. 1 mile past the last roundabout in Uptown cross Midgley Bridge and park in the designated parking area on the left side of the highway. A Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required to park here. 

HIKE DETAILS

RATED: Moderate
 
   TOTAL DISTANCE
 6 miles out and back
 
ELEVATION GAIN
900 ft
 
EST. HIKING TIME
4 hours round trip
2 hours one-way
 
BEST TIME TO GO
Apr-Nov
 
PET FRIENDLY
Yes. Must be leashed at all times. Please pick up after your pet and pack it out.