Clifftop Nature Trail,
Slide Rock State Park

Located 6.6 miles from Sedona, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
443 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
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Clifftop Nature Trail

Elevation

The Clifftop Nature Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,966 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,932 ft. and an elevation range of 34 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi4,932 ft4,966 ft34 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min2.429 ft24 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6 min2.024 ft29 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 Clifftop Nature 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: Sycamore Point, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Dutton Hill, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mountainaire, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Wilson Mountain, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Munds Park, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Page Springs, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Sedona, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Munds Mountain, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Clifftop Nature 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 Clifftop Nature Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 443 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Clifftop Nature Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 6 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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