Hiking & Trail Running in Sedona AZ

Students will explore the landscapes, communities, nature, and local history that defines Sedona, Arizona through camping, hiking, trail running, and researching/visiting several archaeological sites.

Outdoor Education: Students will experience challenge through camping and be responsible for cooking their own meals and keeping the site clean. While exploring Sedona's beautiful red rock scenery on the trails, we will discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and recognize indigenous peoples as the traditional stewards of the land.

Physical Education: Students will have the choice to hike or trail run each day. The hikes and runs will take the majority of our day. Our hope is that each student will challenge themselves by choosing to trail run at least once. That being said, no prior experience is necessary! 

Place Based Education: We aim for students to develop a greater sense of connection to and responsibility for the community in which they are staying. This is inextricably tied to the history of the indigenous peoples who lived in Sedona. Several cliff dwellings and petroglyphs are maintained as archaeological sites, including Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well. At least two afternoons will be dedicated to visiting these sites and reflecting on the history.