Sedona seemed determined to keep me within its grasp. The canyons I ventured into felt like relics of a forgotten era, their ancient aura casting a timeless spell that slowed my pace, and made me hesitant to leave. What was meant to be a straightforward six-mile hike to the bus stop morphed into a three-hour […]
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Stealth Camping Sedona
Nestled in the tranquil shade, far from the bustle of civilization, I surrendered to sleep. For days on end, I followed a routine: stash my belongings in a tree, hike miles to the trailhead, and catch the shuttle into Sedona. After only a few hours in town, replenishing water, savoring a meal, I’d board the […]
A Night on Cathedral Rock
“End of trail,” read the sign at the top of Cathedral Rock. I exhaled a sigh of relief and felt my whole body relax. I was done. I’d been running for the last four months and needed a break. I’d run into Sedona along the Munds Wagon Trail, stopping only at Circle K for a […]