Afternoon: Brief registration with Program coordinator between 4:30-5:15 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at Golden Goose Restaurant, adjacent to the hotel. Participants will have multiple entrees to choose from with typical rotating selections to include Chicken Marsala, fish, prime rib, meat loaf, pastas, vegetarian options, etc.

Evening: After dinner your Northern Arizona University Coordinator will lead an orientation session followed by participant introductions. NOTE: This start date is Activity Level "Moderately Challenging".

Lodging: Sedona Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Dinner

Note: Five to Seven mile hike

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Golden Goose Restaurant. Multiple hot entrees to choose from including bacon and eggs, french toast and sausage, fruit bowl and yogurt, oatmeal, etc.

Morning: After breakfast, participants proceed by van to the nearby Long Canyon Trailhead - the venue for our Long Canyon/Mescal Lasso Hike: an approximate 5.5-7 mile hike. This hike starts by following a usually dry streambed lined with riparian vegetation including Arizona Cypress. Providing a scenic setting for this unique habitat are a sampling of the picturesque buttes and cliffs for which the Sedona area is so famous. Steamboat Rock, Wilson Mountain, Maroon Mountain, and a number of unnamed cliffs, spires, windows and arches are visible from this trail. NOTE: Day's destination is dependent on current weather/road conditions and may change to other day of the week or alternative destination.

Lunch: Sack lunch at a location of participants' choice (motel or on trail).

Afternoon: After lunch, the hike continues.

Dinner: Dinner at Golden Goose Restaurant, adjacent to the hotel. Participants will have multiple entrees to choose from with typical rotating selections to include Chicken Marsala, fish, prime rib, meat loaf, pastas, vegetarian options, etc.

Evening: A presentation on Hollywood movies filmed in the local area.

Lodging: Sedona Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Five mile hike with an option to extend to 7.5 miles

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Golden Goose Restaurant. Multiple hot entrees to choose from including bacon and eggs, french toast and sausage, fruit bowl and yogurt, oatmeal, etc.

Morning: Following breakfast, the group shuttles to the Soldier Pass or Jordan Road Trailhead for an all-day, hike on the Soldier's Pass and Brins Mesa Trails. Todays hike will be approximately 6 miles in length, with options to go a bit further and explore off the beaten path. There are many dramatic destinations and scenic vista points which this route offers, including the Devil's Kitchen sink hole, the Seven Sacred Pools, and a visit to a remote archaeological site. NOTE: Days destination is dependent on current weather/road conditions and may change to other day of the week or alternative destination.

Lunch: Again, a sack lunch will be carried by each participant for al fresco dining.

Afternoon: After lunch, the hike continues.

Dinner: Dinner at the Wild Orchid Restaurant. Known for its “Healthy Asian Fusion” cuisine, the Wild Orchid serves up delicious, perfectly flavored rice, noodle and mixed veggie and meat dishes family style in a friendly atmosphere.

Evening: In the evening, enjoy a talk on Geology or another topic of local interest.

Lodging: Sedona Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Three mile hike and a free afternoon

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Golden Goose Restaurant. Multiple hot entrees to choose from including bacon and eggs, french toast and sausage, fruit bowl and yogurt, oatmeal, etc.

Morning: After breakfast, the group will travel by van to Doe Mountain for a short but pleasant hike. As you climb Doe Mountain, you'll want to take time out to enjoy the excellent views of the surrounding countryside. A layer of erosion resistant cap rock has given Doe Mountain its classic mesa shape and provides hikers with a great platform from which enjoy the panoramic view. From this 400 foot high perspective, you can see a number of the Sedona Red Rocks Country's more prominent landmarks. You'll see Bear, Maroon and Wilson mountains, Loy, Boynton and Secret canyons, Chimney Rock, and the Cockscomb to name a few. 3 miles.

Lunch: Sack lunch during the field trip

Afternoon: After lunch, a free afternoon is scheduled.

Dinner: Dinner is left unscheduled to enjoy on your own.

Evening: After dinner, it's a free evening. Rest them weary bones.

Lodging: Sedona Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Note: Five to 8 mile hike

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Golden Goose Restaurant. Multiple hot entrees to choose from including bacon and eggs, french toast and sausage, fruit bowl and yogurt, oatmeal, etc.

Morning: After breakfast, we head for the Bear Wallow Canyon/Mitten Ridge Area for an all-day exploration through varied terrain, ascending through a narrow gorge and arriving at massive formations known locally as the "cow pies," providing panoramic views in all directions. Hike is approximately 5.5-7.5 miles in length. NOTE: Days destination is dependent on current weather/road conditions and may change to other day of the week or alternative destination.

Lunch: Box lunch on the trail.

Afternoon: After lunch, more hiking.

Dinner: Dinner at Golden Goose Restaurant, adjacent to the hotel. Participants will have multiple entrees to choose from with typical rotating selections to include Chicken Marsala, fish, prime rib, meat loaf, pastas, vegetarian options, etc.

Evening: After dinner, a presentation on Sedona / Verde Valley.

Lodging: Sedona Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Two to three mile morning hike

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Golden Goose Restaurant. Multiple hot entrees to choose from including bacon and eggs, french toast and sausage, fruit bowl and yogurt, oatmeal, etc.

Morning: For our final hike of the week we will explore either Schuerman Mountain OR Boynton Vista. Schuerman Mountain Trail, climbs a basalt lava flow from the old volcano for amazing panoramic views all around. Total mileage of 2-3 miles and elevation gain of 300’. Boynton Vista hike is about 2 miles and 200 feet elevation. We will return to the hotel by 10:45am for program conclusion, hotel check-out and independent departures.

Meals Included: Breakfast