Deadman's Pass and Long Canyon

At the top of Long Canyon

The view coming down
Today, we hiked almost 7 miles..the first mile being Deadman's Pass, and the rest Long Canyon. It seemed more of a nature walk, because there were a lot of trees and vegetation, yet our climb took us about 800 feet higher in elevation, to 5433 feet, and to a beautiful vista overlooking the tops of ponderosa pine and a wall of red rock in front of us. From there is where the top two photos were taken. We ate our lunch and rested for about 20 minutes, then started the journey down. Of course, being rested, fed and now hiking downward, we were feeling energized and pleased with ourselves. It wasn't until we reached Deadman's Pass again that we were beginning to feel tired. But by then, our car was only a mile away, so we talked about mountain biking , and work, which took my mind off the fact that my hip was beginning to ache. It was another good day in Sedona! Oh, one more thing. We know we have the same clothes on today that we did last week when we hiked Cathedral Rock...it honestly is just coincidence...OR 'our hiking clothes'.