Wilson Mountain Overnight
Sedona, AZ
Trip Highlights
- BIG Red Rock Views
- Amazing Geology & Volcanic Features
- Wonderful Sunset Dinner
- Views of Oak Creek Canyon
- Beautiful Camp Overlooking Sedona
- Dramatic Night Skies
Description
Wilson Mountain is Sedona’s highest point – 7,122 feet above sea level – and home to towering Ponderosa Pine trees overlooking spectacular views of Red Rock Country! This trip to the top of Wilson Mountain is an opportunity for private groups, families, couples, and individuals to leave the crowded streets of Sedona behind and venture out on a secluded and scenic 1-night backcountry adventure in Red Rock Country! A great add-on experience to a longer stay in Sedona, or a worthy stand-alone experience, this tour is fantastic for folks interested in a unique take on Sedona, who appreciate amazing views, and who want to challenge themselves on a relatively demanding hike.
We’ll enjoy a gourmet backcountry dinner, relaxing evening with stories about Sedona as our entertainment and a peaceful night’s sleep under Northern Arizona’s famous “dark skies.” On the second day we’ll enjoy a relaxing morning, feast of a breakfast, and a leisurely hike out on a different trail than what we hiked on Day 1. Make the most of your visit to Northern Arizona on this overnight Sedona adventure!
Wildland Trekking is a permitee of the USFS, Red Rock Ranger District.
Need to Know: Waste
The public agencies that oversee this region require that everyone pack out all solid waste, including human waste. We provide resources and training to make this manageable and efficient. However, if you’d rather embark on a trip in this region where that isn’t required, we recommending checking out our Grand Canyon backpacking trips.
WILSON MOUNTAIN SLIDING SCALE
This trip is priced on a sliding scale depending on the number of people in your group. The rates are as follows:
PRIVATE RATES
- 2 people: $700 per person
- 3 people: $535 per person
- 4 people: $440 per person
- 5 people: $390 per person
- 6 people: $330 per person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This trip follows a steep, demanding – but well built – trail. With over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss over 6 miles, but with relatively light multi-day backpacks, this trip earns a solid Level 3 Difficulty.
Hiking Distances:

Up to 6 mi
Backpack Weight:

25-35 lbs
Terrain:

Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:

2250 ft
Heights Exposure:

Light
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 25-35 lb backpack for 6-8 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on variable, uneven terrain
- Potentially hiking in 90+ degree fahrenheit temperatures (May-Sept)
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Sedona area backpacking trip Solitude Level 3, which means we can expect hours of solitude at a time. The evenings and mornings provide us the unique and enriching experience of having Sedona’s phenomenal red rock country all to ourselves!
ARIZONA SHUTTLE
Groome Transportation makes 13 dependable trips daily each direction between Phoenix and Sedona. The duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes. They pickup/drop off at Sky Harbor Airport and the Metro Center in Phoenix, and in Sedona they will drop you off and/or pick you up at your hotel for a small additional fee.
There is no shuttle service from Las Vegas to Sedona.
Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas have fantastic car rental facilities that are easily accessible and host a great variety of companies. We recommend checking Priceline.com as well for especially good deals.
The drive time from Phoenix to Sedona is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. From Las Vegas it is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Arizona Executive Transport offers private, reliable SUV service between Phoenix and Sedona. This option is best if you’re traveling in a group of 3 or 4. As Wildland Trekking guests, your one-way cost for up to 4 passengers is discounted. Simply type “Wildland Trekking Company” in the Discount Code Box at the bottom of the online registration page. The discount varies depending on the time of year. You can go to http://www.arizonaexecutivellc.com to make your reservations online.
PRIVATE TRIPS
This trip is offered as a private trip only and is priced on a sliding scale depending on the number of people in your group. The rates are as follows:
PRIVATE RATES
- 2 people: $700 per person
- 3 people: $535 per person
- 4 people: $440 per person
- 5 people: $390 per person
- 6 people: $330 per person
See Rate Info
This trip is priced on a sliding scale depending on the number of people in your group. The rates are as follows:
PRIVATE RATES
- 2 people: $700 per person
- 3 people: $535 per person
- 4 people: $440 per person
- 5 people: $390 per person
- 6 people: $330 per person
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