Munds Wagon Trail

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Munds Wagon is a system trail in the Coconino National Forest, designated as Trail #78. The route runs parallel to Schnebly Hill Road, crossing over it several times along the way. It is well marked with signs and rock cairns, and there are wire baskets at the road crossings. Munds Wagon is a popular trail with both hikers and mountain bikers, so expect to encounter others. You'll also be able to hear jeep traffic on Schnebly Hill, but the scenery here is worth every bit of the extra busyness.
 

 
The main reasons to hike Munds Wagon is the proximity to Uptown, and the access it provides to all the trails and viewpoints around Schnebly Hill. If you are staying in this part of Sedona and only have an hour or two to hike, then Munds Wagon should perhaps be your first choice. A hike of any length along this trail is going to be spectacular, but if you have time to include any of the side hikes we cover (the Cow Pies, Mitten Ridge Saddle, Merry-Go-Round Arch, Bear Wallow Cave or the Schnebly Windows) this trail can compete with anything in Sedona for scenic splendor.
 

FINDING THE TRAILHEADS

This trail can be accessed from several parking areas along Schnebly Hill Rd. Only the first one can be reached without a high clearance 4x4. 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.

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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. If you have a high clearance 4x4 you can park free of charge higher up on Schnebly Hill.

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