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Vultee Arch and Red Rocks Backpacker

Sat, Feb 20

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Vultee Arch Trail and Red Rocks

We will drive to Sedona to take in some red rock beauty. The hike is a 3.6 mile out and back to the arch and is not difficult until the end when you scramble up the arch and surrounding rocks. This is a good backpacker for all age groups.

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Vultee Arch and Red Rocks Backpacker
Vultee Arch and Red Rocks Backpacker

Time & Location

Feb 20, 2021, 7:30 AM – Feb 21, 2021, 11:00 AM

Vultee Arch Trail and Red Rocks, Vultee Arch Trail, Arizona 86336, USA

About the event

Hey there Troop 109!

When: Saturday, February 20, 2021.  Meet at the church at 7:30 am.  Depart at 8:00.

CARPOOL is possible by arranging rides with other families. If you carpool, everyone in the car must wear a mask.

High clearance vehicles (4x4) only for this trip.  Dry Creek Road to the trail head is very rough in spots.

What: We will drive to Sedona to take in some red rock beauty.  The hike is a 3.6 mile out and back to the arch and is not difficult until the end when you scramble up the arch and surrounding rocks.  

This is a good backpacker for all age groups.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/vultee-arch-trail--4?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map&ref=sidebar-view-full-map

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LocSvkmQo68

How to get there: I-17 to Highway 260 to Cottonwood.  89A to Dry Creek Road. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/North+Scottsdale+United+Methodist+Church,+11735+N+Scottsdale+Rd,+Scottsdale,+AZ+85254/Vultee+Arch+Trail,+Arizona+86336/@34.8734617,-111.8355178,14.63z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x872b74f30b2b9a27:0x4afa49df2ff36034!2m2!1d-111.9256089!2d33.5925308!1m5!1m1!1s0x872d9f5f147e5589:0x1893523c312c7db6!2m2!1d-111.7810837!2d34.9379695!3e0

What to bring:

GEAR: Backpack Sleeping bag Tarp Sleeping pad Tent 4 - 32 oz Nalgenes (1 for cooking, 3 for drinking) Small stove Sack lunch 1 dehydrated dinner, 1 dehydrated breakfast, snacks First Aid/Survival kit Compass Sunscreen

Weather: 60s during the day and 40s at night

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: You and your Scout must be realistic about his fitness level.

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