Brins Mesa Hike Part 1
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Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2016 · Education
David takes us to the parking lot of Brins Mesa trailhead. In the first of a series of clips on various hikes in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, USA, he outlines some of the basics of the hike, and for staying safe when undertaking it. Brins Mesa is at the north end of Mormon Canyon, and the hike involves a relatively steep 400 ft walk to reach it. The views once you are on the plateau are hugely rewarding - a great expanse of unfolding red rocks and other plateaus stretching for miles over this remarkable landscape. He also makes the point that if you come to Sedona to enjoy the scenery or to hike, you need to be respectful. 4.5 million visitors pass through here each year, making it crucial that those who enjoy the trails stay on the marked paths, so as not to degrade the fragile eco-system of the desert that surrounds them. Many people consider Sedona to be a sacred place; he suggests any visitors treat it as such - take any litter or trash home with you. He also reminds us that half a mile from this parking lot, you are in Red Rock Mountain Wilderness - and that it’s called wilderness for a good reason. There may be bears around, even mountain lions. Staying on the trail, and above all, carrying plenty of water with you may be life-saving. His insider tip? If you are in Sedona for any length of time, consider getting a Red Rock Pass from the Chamber of Commerce office in up-town Sedona for $35 a year - allowing you to part in the trailheads for a year, rather than paying $3 a visit.
