Wolf Creek Falls
Sedona, Arizona
GPS: |
34°27'24.4"N 112°28'4.6"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Arizona |
Trails/Routes: | 0.1-7.8 mi |
Camp, Hike, and Swim
Wolf Creek Falls is a wonderful space to explore and be immersed in nature. With it's six miles of trails, beautiful waterfalls and two campgrounds this is the perfect place to spend a weekend enjoying the great outdoors.
Wolf Creek Falls itself has a variety of appearances throughout the year. In the winter the waterfall can sometimes be seen as a frozen cascade over the granite rocks. In the summer the roaring waterfall slows to a small trickle. In the spring and fall, during big rainstorms the waterfall is a magnificent 90 foot tall rush.
The hike to the waterfall is a short out and back hike from the Lower Falls Campground. The hike is a little less than a mile out and back, and is easy for all levels of hikers. When the waterfall is at full flow there are several spots where the water is deep enough for swimming.
Those who are looking for a longer, more intense hike can enjoy hiking the entire Wolf Creek Loop Trail #384. This trail is a 5.5 mile loop, that also passes Wolf Creek Falls. This trail can be started at either the Lower Falls or Upper Falls Campgrounds.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
Route to Waterfall | 272 feet |
Wolf Creek Falls | 0.8 miles |
Wolf Creek Loop Trail #384 | 7.8 miles |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Sedona, Arizona
- Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto AZ-179 SGo through 1 traffic circle(0.9 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (1.4 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.5 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (3.0 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.2 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (7.0 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-17 S toward Phoenix (20.3 mi)
- Take exit 278 for State Hwy 169 toward Prescott (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto AZ-169 S/
State Hwy 169 S (15.0 mi) - Turn right onto AZ-69 N/
E State Rte 69 Pass by Starbucks (on the left in 14.0 mi)(15.0 mi) - Slight left onto AZ-69 N (0.2 mi)
- Slight right onto E Gurley St (0.6 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on E Gurley St (417 ft)
- Turn left onto S Mt Vernon Ave (0.4 mi)
- S Mt Vernon Ave turns slightly left and becomes S Senator Hwy (6.8 mi)
- Turn right onto E Wolf Creek RdDestination will be on the right(1.6 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
272 feetElevation Gain ?
30 feetReal Ascent ?
30 feetReal Descent ?
0 feetAvg Grade (6°)
11%Grade (6° to 6°)
11% to 11%Distance ?
0.8 milesElevation Gain ?
-334 feetReal Ascent ?
0 feetReal Descent ?
334 feetAvg Grade (-4°)
-8%Grade (-6° to -3°)
-11% to -5%Distance ?
7.8 milesReal Ascent ?
1,116 feetReal Descent ?
1,096 feetGrade (-10° to 11°)
-18% to 20%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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