Hike Vultee Arch via Sterling Pass Coconino National Forest, AZ

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This Sedona hike takes you up the really gorgeous Sterling Pass Trail, which starts through a wide canyon from the Sterling Pass Trailhead. The trail then leads through gorgeous cliff faces as it switchbacks up a gully and up to Sterling Pass. The trail then descends to the west, and of course you'll have to re-ascend this later on the way back. There were very cool rock formations and the fall colors were stunning. The trail leads just past Vultee Arch, so it might be easy to miss the side-trail leading to the feature. You can see the arch on your way north as you get closer. It seems somewhat manmade and out of place, situated so perfectly within the hills. A social trail leads up to Vultee Arch's east side where you can walk across it.

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Sterling Pass Trail takes you up the canyon to the left of that bright orange butte ahead.

Approaching Sterling Pass.

Looking back down the canyon.

Starting down the other side from Sterling Pass.

Overlook along the way.

The canyon opens up and a side trail takes you to Vultee Arch (center).

Vultee Arch.

Walking across Vultee Arch.

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