Eagles Nest Trail,
Red Rock State Park

Located 3.8 miles from Sedona, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,407 Steps 1  (1.6 mi)
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The most difficult trail within Red Rock State Park is the Eagles Nest Trail — the trail climbs several hundred feet as it zigzags to the highest point in the park overlooking the unique red rock formations of the canyon. Access the trail from the Kisva Trail or Coyote Ridge Trail — the park built a five mile network of connector trails with many wooden bridges that cross Oak Creek. Each trail gives a different perspective of this interesting state park.

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Elevation

The Eagles Nest Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,099 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,850 ft. and an elevation range of 249 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.6 mi3,850 ft4,099 ft249 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
40 min20.2243 ft251 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
40 min20.9251 ft243 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Eagles Nest Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Wilson Mountain, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Munds Park, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Page Springs, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sedona, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Munds Mountain, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Cornville, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Lake Montezuma, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Casner Butte, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Eagles Nest Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Eagles Nest Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.6 miles (2.5 km) or 3,407 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Eagles Nest Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 40 minutes in one direction and in 40 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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