West Fork Oak Creek Trail
West Fork Trail
The most popular creekside trail in Oak Creek Canyon, crossing the water more than a dozen times between red and white cliffs, with spectacular autumn foliage.
West Fork Trail lies in the northern section of Oak Creek Canyon. Starting from the Call of the Canyon parking lot, it follows the West Fork of Oak Creek into a narrow valley flanked by towering cliffs. The round trip is about 11 km with almost no elevation gain, though you must cross the water more than a dozen times on stepping stones. From late October to early November, the maples and oaks turn red, making it one of Arizona’s most beautiful autumn scenes. Parking costs about $12 per vehicle, and it fills by late morning in peak season. After rain, water levels may rise, so check the Coconino National Forest announcements before setting out. The coordinates given are estimated for the trailhead.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00 (parking lot; seasonal hours)
Nearby sights
- Slide Rock State Park
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Soldier Pass Trail (Seven Sacred Pools & Devil's Kitchen)
- Schnebly Hill Road
- Devil's Bridge
- Uptown Sedona
- Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Boynton Canyon