4/15 Sedona and Cathedral Rock

​I had always heard how beautiful Sedona was. We drove 40 minutes on the steep, windy road through the gorgeous Oak Creek Canyon to arrive at the picturesque town nestled between red rock cliffs, mesas and spires. The downtown was crawling with tourists We learned that it is the last week of Spring Break for local school districts.
We took a shuttle bus from a park and ride lot to the nearby Cathedral Rock trailhead. The hike to the top was only six tenths of a mile, but you climb 750 feet in that distance. You have to scramble on all fours over slick rock faces and up cracks in the rock. It was almost like rock climbing in spots where you had to search for your next hand or foot hold. The panorama at the top was well worth the effort, with glorious views of the valley and surrounding mountains. 
Afterwards we plodded through steady, 5 mph traffic back to downtown. Traffic circles kept the thick traffic moving. We enjoyed a delicious lunch on the dog-friendly patio at Creekside American Grill. Then browsed the shops and sampled some ice cream and margaritas before heading back to camp.