Cathedral Rock

It's a little windy and dusty here today near Sedona, AZ.  So, we took the morning to drive and explore some areas.  We found where to park for several trail heads and we walked up part way to the Cathedral Rock.  We'll make this trip with Tana and her family next week and it was way to windy to be up there today.

This is Cathedral Rock from the Red Rock Loop View.  We drove through the loop and it was a gorgeous view. You can drive down the road to the Crescent Moon Recreation Area.  There is a walk way over the Oak Creek River, but the park guard told us someone had reported that you have to go over stepping stones and they were actually under water at the time.  I really don't think you would want to start this hike with wet shoes. So, we drove on up 89A to 179 to Back O Beyond drive and found a place to park. 

 We also drove up Dry Creek Road to the north of Sedona through the canyons with views in every direction. Below is the view of this majestic Mountain called, Cathedral Rock from the trail head on Back O Beyond road.

We decided to start the walk up the path which divides into three paths. One steep path goes up to the rock and there are two that circumvent the mountain on more level ground.  We'll see which ones the kids want to do when they get here.

You can see the people climbing the steep part to the top.

Several of us "older folks" thought it would better not to make this climb today in the wind... at least that was the excuse.  This is the easier part of the path going back to the parking lot.  It's not easy just to find a place to park in the small areas provided.  Often, you just have to wait until someone comes back to their car so you can take their vacated spot.

We are suppose to have high winds, clouds and maybe some sprinkles before the day is out.  It seems like a good afternoon to do some laundry.  We kinda felt like we went from the HIGHS to the LOWS with the day, but the Lord is in them both.

Blessings,

Kathy