Location: The parking area is 10+ miles north of Sedona, AZ off of SR 89A.
Accessibility/Parking (VW Golf or Jeep Cherokee): VW-Very Accessible, right off the main highway and no dirt road. During peak season and hours (like weekends during the fall), there will likely be a line to park.
Challenge Level (1: A female in her late 20's in decent shape thought it was easy as pie to 5: Gonna need a forklift to help me finish this): I would rate this trail a 1. It is very flat, and my twin niece and nephew did this at age 2 1/2, as well as my parent's 11 year old spoiled Yorkie. There are multiple areas where you have to cross a stream, but other than that you could do it with your eyes closed.
Best Time: FALL, but this is a good year-round hike.
Overall Rating (1: Wouldn’t recommend 2: Bleh 3: Fun but wouldn't do it again 4: Loved it 5: A favorite, must plan return trip immediately): Considering we have done this multiple times and it still hasn't gotten old, a for sure 5. If you're looking to enjoy nature on a moderate hike, as opposed to a Hulk-like adrenaline rush, no reason not to love this hike.