Sedona Guys Trip — May 15

🏠 Check-In & House Info

Check-in

Anytime after 4:00 PM local time. Early check-in may be available — request via the guest portal.

Door Code

6422 — enter the code and press the checkmark to unlock. Touch the checkmark to lock when leaving.

WiFi Network

PalisadesStarlink

WiFi Password

St@rG@z3r!

Guest Portal

guest.sedonapremier.com — check-in instructions, tutorial videos for amenities (under "Your Rental"), local recommendations, and add-on options.

At a Glance

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Fri 5/15	Travel	Arrive, grocery run	Cook at the house
Sat 5/16	Hike (pick your adventure)	ATV tour (2–4 PM) ✅	Mole (6 PM) ✅
Sun 5/17	Slide Rock / swimming	Farmers Market → hang	Cook farewell dinner
Mon 5/18	Hike (pick your adventure)	Wine Trail	Shorebird (6:30 PM) ✅
Tue 5/19	Drive to Phoenix	✈️

Friday, May 15 — Arrival Day

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🛬 Afternoon

Arrive, settle into the house, crack beers, unpack.

Grocery run — Safeway (2300 W Hwy 89A) or Basha's (160 Coffee Pot Dr). Stock up for tonight, breakfast supplies, and Sunday's big cook.

🔥 Evening — Cook at the House

First-night energy — fire up the grill, throw on steaks or burgers, settle in. Save the restaurant nights for when you've earned them.

Saturday, May 16 — Hike + ATV + Mole

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🥾 Morning Hike — Pick Your Adventure

Bear Mountain Hard

Distance

5 miles round trip

Elevation

2,100 ft (steep — you'll use your hands)

Time

3.5–5 hours

Start by

8:00 AM — no shade, don't start after 9

Why

Second-highest point in the area (6,463 ft). Red rock to white sandstone. 360° panoramic views. Way less crowded than tourist trails.

Trailhead

Doe Mountain / Bear Mountain, off Boynton Pass Rd. Red Rock Pass required.

Bring

1.5L+ water per person, sun protection, grippy shoes. Trekking poles help on descent.

West Fork Trail Easy

Distance

7 miles round trip (turn around whenever)

Elevation

Minimal — mostly flat

Time

3–4 hours

Start by

9–10 AM is fine — the whole thing is shaded

Why

Gorgeous shaded canyon along Oak Creek. Creek crossings, towering red rock walls, lush canopy. Nature walk, not a grind.

Trailhead

West Fork / Call of the Canyon, off AZ-89A north of Sedona. $12/vehicle.

Best if the crew wants a vacation-pace morning.

Fay Canyon Easy

Distance

2.4 miles round trip

Elevation

~100 ft

Time

1–1.5 hours

Start by

Anytime — partially shaded

Why

Short and scenic with a hidden natural arch at the end. Quick win without breaking a sweat.

Trailhead

Fay Canyon Trailhead, off Boynton Pass Rd. Red Rock Pass required.

Best if everyone's still sore from ATVs and just wants a quick walk before lunch.

🏜️ Afternoon — ATV Tour, 2:00–4:00 PM BOOKED

Booked ✅

ATV Tour — 2:00–4:00 PM

Time

2:00–4:00 PM (2 hours)

For 6 guys

3 two-seaters

🍽️ Dinner — Mole Sedona, 6:00 PM BOOKED

Upscale Mexican at the Arabella Hotel. Scratch-made mole, lamb shank adobo, guaca-crab. Patio with red rock views.

Time

6:00 PM, party of 6

Address

725 AZ-179, Sedona

Price

~$40–60/person with drinks

Website

molekitchen.com

Sunday, May 17 — Swim + Market + The Big Cook

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💦 Morning — Swimming

Slide Rock State Park

Natural waterslide on slick red rock in Oak Creek. $30/vehicle. Get there by 9 AM. Wear shoes you can get wet. 6871 AZ-89A, ~15 min north of town.

Grasshopper Point

Swimming hole + cliff jumping. Less crowded, more chill. $2/person. Off AZ-89A, ~3 mi north of uptown.

The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek

3-mile easy hike to a narrow canyon swimming hole with cliff jumping. Most adventurous, fewest crowds.

🥬 Late Morning — Farmers Market

When

Sundays, 11 AM – 3 PM

Where

Wells Fargo parking lot, 2201 W State Route 89A, West Sedona

Grab

Local grass-fed beef, farm eggs, artisan sausage, sourdough, fresh greens, herbs, hot sauce, local honey

Stock up here for tonight's farewell dinner cook.

🏡 Afternoon — Hang at the House

Cards, grill prep, sit outside, do nothing. This is the whole point.

🔥 Evening — Cook the Big Farewell Dinner

The spread. Farmers market steaks on the grill, full sides, the works.

Monday, May 18 — Morning Hike + Wine + Shorebird

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🥾 Morning Hike — Pick Your Adventure

Devil's Bridge (The Classic) Easy-Mod

Distance

4 miles round trip

Elevation

550 ft

Time

2–3 hours

Start by

8:30 AM — it's a Monday so lighter than weekends, but still Sedona's #1 trail

Why

Largest natural sandstone arch in Sedona. The photo is unbeatable — if you don't mind waiting in line for your turn on the arch.

Trailhead

Mescal Trailhead, Long Canyon Rd. Red Rock Pass required.

Soldier Pass Trail (The Explorer's Pick) Moderate

Distance

4.2 miles round trip

Elevation

750 ft

Time

2–3 hours

Start by

8:00–8:30 AM — trailhead lot only has ~12 spots, arrive early or use overflow on Soldier Pass Rd

Why

Three features in one hike: Devil's Kitchen (massive sinkhole), Seven Sacred Pools (natural rock tinajas), and Soldier Pass Cave with an arch-shaped entrance framing Sedona views. Way more varied than Devil's Bridge.

Trailhead

Soldier Pass Trailhead, 3060 Soldiers Pass Rd. Red Rock Pass required.

Doe Mountain (Quick Panoramic) Easy-Mod

Distance

1.4 miles round trip

Elevation

400 ft

Time

45 min – 1 hour

Start by

Anytime — no crowd pressure here

Why

Best effort-to-views ratio in Sedona. Quick switchbacks up the side of a mesa, then a flat walk across the top with 360° panoramic views in every direction. Perfect for a chill Monday before wine tasting.

Trailhead

Doe Mountain Trailhead, Aerie Rd (off Boynton Pass Rd). Red Rock Pass required.

Best if you'd rather save your energy for the wine trail.

🍷 Afternoon — Verde Valley Wine Trail

Drive ~25–30 min to Page Springs / Clarkdale / Jerome. Rhône & Mediterranean grapes — Grenache, Mourvèdre, Vermentino. Stick to the whites.

1. Page Springs Cellars — Cornville

The OG. Roussanne "Colibri," Vermentino, Picpoul. Creekside patio. ~$15-20 tasting. Open daily 11am–6pm.

2. Chateau Tumbleweed — Clarkdale

Best Vermentino in AZ — zingy, mineral. Picpoul Blanc, Sangiovese rosé. Reservations required for 6+ — call (928) 634-0443. Confirm Monday hours.

3. Caduceus Cellars — Jerome

Maynard from Tool's winery. White blends, Mourvèdre. Confirm Monday hours. Walk Jerome's Main St — haunted hotels, artist studios, cliff views.

🍽️ Dinner — Shorebird Sedona, 6:30 PM BOOKED

Californian coastal — fresh seafood, wood-fired dishes, craft cocktails, red rock views. A totally different vibe from Saturday's Mexican at Mole.

Time

6:30 PM, party of 6 (OpenTable reservation confirmed)

Address

150 AZ-179, Sedona

Price

~$50–70/person with drinks

Website

shorebirdrestaurant.com

Tuesday, May 19 — Departure

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Pack up, clean the Airbnb.

Drive

~2 hours to Phoenix via I-17 South. Leave by 8–9 AM.

Scenic option

Take AZ-89A through Oak Creek Canyon to I-17 — stunning red rock canyon drive, adds ~15 min.

Quick Reference

Restaurants

Restaurant	Night	Vibe	Status
Mole Sedona	Saturday 6 PM	Upscale Mexican, patio views	✅ Booked
Shorebird Sedona	Monday 6:30 PM	Californian seafood, craft cocktails	✅ Booked (OpenTable)

Alternative Restaurants

Mesa Grill Sedona

Southwest / Steakhouse

Southwest-inspired, great steaks, tableside guac. Perched near the airport with views of red rocks and planes landing.

OpenTable

Javelina Cantina

Sonoran Mexican

Hillside Shopping Center, indoor/outdoor patio, red rock views. Happy hour 3–6 PM.

javelinacantinasedona.com

Gerardo's Pizzeria

Italian / Pizza

Family-run, casual. Solid neighborhood pizza joint.

gerardospizzeria.com

Broome & Orchard

Eclectic / Sharing Plates

NYC-inspired, big patio with red rock views, live music. Wed–Sun 11a–9p.

broomeandorchardaz.com

Cress on Oak Creek

Contemporary French / American

Fine dining at L'Auberge de Sedona. Creekside setting, prix-fixe menus, Arizonan-inspired cuisine. $$$$.

lauberge.com

Hikes

Trail	Day	Dist.	Elev.	Diff.	Start
Bear Mountain	Sat	5 mi	2,100 ft	Hard	By 8 AM
West Fork	Sat alt.	7 mi	Min.	Easy	9–10 AM
Fay Canyon	Sat alt.	2.4 mi	~100 ft	Easy	Anytime
Devil's Bridge	Mon	4 mi	550 ft	Easy-Mod	8:30 AM
Soldier Pass	Mon alt.	4.2 mi	750 ft	Moderate	8:00–8:30 AM
Doe Mountain	Mon alt.	1.4 mi	400 ft	Easy-Mod	Anytime

Key Bookings

✅ ATV Rental — Sat 2:00–4:00 PM, 3× 2-seaters — BOOKED
✅ Mole Sedona — Sat dinner 6:00 PM, party of 6 — BOOKED
✅ Shorebird Sedona — Mon dinner 6:30 PM, party of 6 — BOOKED (OpenTable)
Chateau Tumbleweed — Confirm Mon hours + reserve for 6 — (928) 634-0443
Caduceus Cellars — Confirm Monday hours
Red Rock Pass — $15/week × 2 cars

Budget Estimate (per person)

ATV rental (split 6 ways)	~$82
Wine tasting (3 rooms)	~$50–60
Mole Sedona dinner (Sat)	~$40–60
Shorebird Sedona dinner (Mon)	~$50–70
Groceries (shared, 3 nights)	~$60–80
Red Rock Pass (split)	~$5
Slide Rock (split)	~$10
Total	~$300–370

(Not including Airbnb or rental cars)