b'55 BALDWIN TRAIL LOOP THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th The trailhead begins just south of a parking area on Verde Valley Road and is well marked. Right from the start you will see viewsIS GREAT AMERICAN of the red rocks and the iconic Cathedral Rock.OUTDOORS DAY Take Baldwin Trail until you reach a junction that reads Crescent Moon Trail. It is a gradual6 On August 4th, 2020, President Trump descent lowering you into the flats where Oaksigned a bipartisan bill into law that Creek meanders through. From this junction, youwill put nearly $9.5 billion into outdoor can take a quick detour and hang a left that headsrecreation and public lands through 2025. down to the creek. Then head back towards theThe Great American Outdoors Act also junction where you detoured. Continue on thepermanently funds the Land and Water Baldwin Loop Trail. You will begin to ascend outConservation Fund.Entrance fees to the of the flats and toward Cathedral Rock. You willNational Forests are waived each August see views of the "backside" of the formation and it is great for taking photos. The loop also offers a7 4th to celebrate the passage of this connecting route to Templeton Trail. Staying onhistoric conservation law.the loop will take you to your final destination7 COOKSTOVE The Red Rock Pass Program is a which is where you started. The trail is mostly exposed to the sun and can get really hot in theThe Cookstove Trail was originally builtconservation tool designed to protect, summer months. It is a total of just over 3 milesto provide access to forest firefighters intoenhance, and maintain Sedona\'s awe-round trip and a relatively easy hike. A Red RockOak Creek Canyon\'s wooded slopes.The trail isinspiring red rock landscape for the Pass is required for this hike. one mile long with an elevation gain of approx.American public today and into the future. 6 COFFEE POT ROCK VIA900\'.The trail is steep with lots of switchbacks andRecreation.gov/sitepass/74387climbs through mixed conifer trees, Gambel oaks, TEACUP TRAIL and juniper trees. Youll have gorgeous overlooks The Teacup Trail is easy enough forof the Oak Creek region, including the diverse OakRed Rock Ranger District beginners, takes an average of one hour toCreek Canyon area with colorful rock formations& Visitor Center complete, has great scenery, and doesnt requireand thick, green forest. This peaceful hike is easy to928-203-2900 orany steep climbing, though there are a few minormiss because the trailhead sign is on the small side.FS.USDA.GOV/Coconinoinclines. Youll see stunning rock formations,Theres a tap across the road from where you park including Coffeepot Rock. The trail to Coffeepot isyour carfill up your water bottle with natural not marked. The trail becomes moderately difficultspring water if youre running low.if you add the Sugarloaf Summit climb. The Sugarloaf Summit Trail is steep for .2 milesand youll get a fabulous 360-degree viewof the red rocks when you reach the top.The parking lot fills up quickly.ArizonaRealCountry.com August 2022 25'