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Sedona, Arizona Natural History Association, Red Rock Country’S Wilderness Areas Are Literally in and Sedona Chamber of Commerce One third of Red Rock Country is in three Federally des- 12 Recreation Guide to Your National Forest ignated wilderness areas, totaling more than 140,000 acres: Recreation Guide to • Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness Your National Forest • Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Address any comments or questions about this • Munds Mountain Wilderness publication to the Coconino National Forest Don't bust the crust Colorful cliffs, soaring pinnacles, cactus, thick pinyon- Red Rock Ranger District at (928) 282-4119. juniper forests, and rich riparian areas flanked by crimson walls distinguish these special places. Black bear, mountain Photography: Copyright ©Tom Johnson except Wilderness . lion, white-tailed deer, rattlesnakes and canyon wrens are as noted Sedona’s Wild Backyard common to these wilderness areas. These species and many Cover Illustration: Raven © 1999 Zachery Zdinak others depend on natural habitat where man is an occasional “Our wild lands are our most important endangered species.” In Partnership With: The Friends of the Forest, visitor. —Former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson City of Sedona, Arizona Natural History Association, Red Rock Country’s wilderness areas are literally in and Sedona Chamber of Commerce. ohn Muir wrote, “wilderness is the hope of Sedona’s backyard. Most of the cliffs viewed from the world.” Wilderness has tradition- town and many of the trails around Sedona Sedona ally served as a romantic metaphor are in the Munds Mountain and Red The Friends of the Forest, Inc. Jfor the American spirit. In 1964, the P.O. Box 2391 Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness areas. U.S. Congress passed the Wilderness Act, Sedona, AZ 86339 Bell Rock is in wilderness, only steps Friends of the Forest setting aside 91.2 million acres of national from the highway. These wildernesses forests to remain in their natural state. are some of the most heavily visited in Unlike other Federal public lands, areas City of Sedona the Nation with over 230,000 visitors designated “wilderness” are protected 102 Roadrunner Drive each year. Wilderness qualities of solitude, forever from both development and Sedona, AZ 86336 silence, and a pristine environment are no motor vehicles. (928) 282-3113 longer found in some popular areas. Even so, Over half of all American wilderness is in Alaska, protecting Red Rock Country’s fragile wilderness Arizona Natural where 56.5 million acres have been set aside as areas from further impact depends on you. Using Arizona Natural History Association wilderness. About 6 percent of Arizona’s these areas with the care and respect they History 1824 S. Thompson Street 72 million acres has been designated deserve, will ensure these fragile lands Association Sketch by Susan Kliewer Flagstaff, AZ 86001 as wilderness, or 4.5 million acres. remain wild. (928) 527-3450 Sedona Chamber of Commerce Verde Valley’s History and Culture Lives P.O. Box 478 rehistoric Indian cliff dwellings in Red Rock scenery. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. North of Flagstaff Sedona, AZ 86339 Country offer vivid evidence of habitation at least on Hwy. 89A. Fee. (928) 679-2365 • www.nps.gov/ (928) 282-7722 1,500 years ago. According to archaeologists, the wupa PSinagua (meaning “without water”) culture flourished V bar V Heritage Site – Rock art site and visitor cen- Check out the exciting variety of natural history in the Verde Valley from around 600 AD to 1400 AD. ter on the banks of Wet Beaver Creek. Open 9:30 a.m. books, posters, cards, CDs, maps, and other Around 1400 or shortly thereafter, the Sinagua aban- to 3:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday natural and cultural education material for sale doned the Verde Valley. They migrated to the east and only. From Sedona, take Exit 298 off I-17, the FR 618 from ANHA at most visitor centers. Founded then north over the course of several generations, eventu- south and follow the signs for 2 miles to the entrance in 1988 as a nonprofit organization, ANHA ally becoming part of the Hopi and other puebloan tribes makes educational materials available to the gate. No pets. Red Rock Pass required. Groups over 14 public. Proceeds support programs that further in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico. Sometime people must have reservations. (928) 592-0998 • www. near the end of the Sinagua occupation, the Yavapai and the understanding and appreciation of the area’s redrockcountry.org/recreation/cultural/v-v natural and cultural heritage. Apache moved into the valley. Their descendants still live here today. Palatki Heritage Site – Cliff dwelling, rock art, and visi- tor center. Open 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Reservation Rock art is one of the legacies left behind by the Sinagua. required – call (928) 282-3854. Go southwest on Hwy. Petroglyphs (pecked or scratched images) and pictographs 89A 5 miles beyond the last traffic light in west Sedona. (painted images) are found on rock panels throughout Turn right on FR 525, follow the signs for 6 miles and Red Rock Country. The true meaning of the rock art is then take FR 795 for 1.5 miles to the entrance gate. No Sitting, walking, unknown, but various interpretations exist. The rock art pets. Red Rock Pass required • www.redrockcountry.org/ pushing or climb- could be clan signs, spiritual messages, calendars, com- recreation/culture/palatki ing on ruin walls memorations of events, or a combination of these. Honanki Heritage Site - Cliff dwelling and rock art. is unlawful. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Take Hwy. 89A southwest SITES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC of Sedona to Forest Road 525. Go southwest on Hwy. 89A Montezuma Castle National Monument – 5 miles beyond the last traffic light in west Sedona. Turn Cliff dwelling by Wet Beaver Creek. Open 8 a.m. to right on FR 525, follow the signs for 10 miles (unpaved) Collecting 5 p.m. Take I-17 to Exit 289. Go past Cliff Castle Casino to the entrance gate. High clearance vehicle recommend- ed. Red Rock Pass required. No pets. (928) 282-4119 • or relocating and turn north at sign. (928) 567-3322 • www.nps.gov/ archaeological moca • Fee $. www.redrockcountry.org/recreation/cultural/honanki artifacts is Montezuma Well National Monument – Limestone Museum of Northern Arizona – Indian culture and sinkhole, cliff dwellings, and lush oasis by Wet Beaver natural history museum, gift shop, exhibits, nature trail, unlawful. Creek. Take McGuireville/Rimrock Exit on I-17. Follow art collection. Two miles north of Flagstaff on Hwy. 180. signs to monument. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (928) Fee. (928) 774-5213 • www.musnaz.org 567-3322 Sedona Heritage Museum – Highlights the history Defacing or Tuzigoot National Monument – Partially restored of Sedona, its pioneers and settlers. Historic build- destroying Indian pueblo and museum. Located in Cottonwood. ings, trails and views. Located in uptown Sedona natural features Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (928) 634-5564 • www.nps.gov/ at 735 Jordan Road. Fee. (928) 282-7038 • www. or archaeological sedonamuseum.org tuzi • Fee $. sites is unlawful. Walnut Canyon National Monument – Narrow, deep Fort Verde State Historic Park – Located in Camp limestone canyon holds more than 80 cliff dwellings. Verde, this was a major fort for General George Crook during the Indian campaigns of the 1870s. Open 9 a.m. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of Picnic areas, trails, and visitor center. Open 8 a.m. to 5 1979 protects cultural resources for the benefit of p.m. daily. Go 9 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40, Exit 204. to 5 p.m., Thursday-Monday. (928) 567-3275 • www. azstateparks.com/Parks/FOVE • Fee $. all. Admire these sites, learn from them, but leave Fee. (928) 526-3367 • www.nps.gov/waca everything where it is. To do otherwise is not only Wupatki National Monument - Rock art, ruins, and disrespectful, it is against the law. Printed December 2012 • USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Red Rock Country - Coconino National Forest - Sedona, Arizona Recreation Guide to Your National Forest Visitor Centers LOCATIONS AND HOURS What’s Inside? Red Rock Visitor Center — (928) 282-4119 Picnic/Camping Information ........... 2, 5, 7 Help Make the Most or (928) 203-2900. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weather ................................................ 2 of Your Visit daily. Located off Hwy. 179 at mile marker Fee and Pass Information ....................... 3 304.7, 6 miles north of the junction with I-17. Scenic Drives ......................................... 4 or convenient, accurate information about Red Sedona Chamber of Commerce — (928) Red Rock Country Map ...................... 6, 7 Rock Country, four visitor centers have been 282-7722. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Hiking and Hiking Trails ................. 6, 7, 8 established in a partnership between the Forest through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding ... 8 FService, Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Recreation Sundays. Highway 89A and Forest Road mile Historic Photos ........................................ 9 Resource Management, and the Arizona Natural History marker 374.1 in Uptown Sedona in the Sedona Wildlife and Plants ................................ 10 Association. Chamber of Commerce. Geology ............................................... 11 Visitor centers offer: Oak Creek Vista — Open from 9 a.m. to 4 Wilderness Sedona’s Wild Backyard .... 12 p.m. daily. Closed in winter. Located on 89A Rock Art and Ruins .............................. 12 • Restrooms and recreation information North at the Oak Creek Vista Overlook, mile • Chamber of Commerce information marker 390. American Indian crafts mar- Leave no trace ket and Arizona Natural History Association • Arizona Natural History Association maps bookstore. and guidebooks • Federal Pass information and sales Oak Creek Visitor Center — (928) 203- Important Phone Numbers 0624. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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