Near Jim Thompson Trail
This sign marks the start of the Cibola Pass Trail.
Near Jim Thompson Trail
A rare wooded section lower down on the Wilson Mountain Trail
Near Jim Thompson Trail
A juniper? On the Wilson Mountain Trail.
Near Jim Thompson Trail
Jet flare against scrubby foreground.
Near Jim Thompson Trail
Sedona from the Jim Thompson Trail

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Jim Thompson Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Loose cobbles on an old Jeep road with great scenery.
2.6
mi
Distance
292
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.63mi
Distance
292ft
Elevation Gain
353ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
4,742ft
High Point
4,478ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start with moderate hiking on loose golf ball-sized rocks until leveling off on the mesa below Steamboat Rock. From here on, the trail is much smoother and very easy going. The scenery is overwhelmingly excellent with the exception of some power lines.

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