The hike down Soldier Pass to the southern trailhead and parking lot is approximately two miles. The trail is moderate but easy when going downhill with a total elevation descent of 450 feet.  

The Seven Sacred Pools are encountered in the last leg of the trail.  The trail divides at Sedona's largest sinkhole, Devils Kitchen Sinkhole, and the Sphinx Rock Formation. Jordan trail will branch to the left and a short hike (0.2 miles) south leads to the Soldier Pass parking lot. 

The picture on the upper right shows a view looking south down Soldier Pass.

Note:  All trail maps are designed to give the hiker an idea what he/she will encounter.  They are not designed for navigation or to be used as a source of directions for a hike.

For more information go to the U.S. Forest Service Website. http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/
recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=55392&actid=50

Soldier Pass Northern Trailhead off of Brins Mesa Trail.

Upper Soldier Pass Trail on Brins Mesa.

Upper Soldier Pass Trail on Brins Mesa.  looking Southwest.

Upper Soldier Pass Trail on Brins Mesa - looking Northwest

Upper Soldier Pass Trail on Brins Mesa - looking Southwest

Trail starting down into Soldier Pass.

View of Bell Rock from the top of Soldier Pass Trail. To the right of Bell Rock is Table Top Mountain on top of which is the Sedona Airport.  Go to Airport Loop Trail.

Upper Soldier Pass Trail looking South.

Upper Soldier Pass Trail looking East. 

Upper Soldier Pass Trail looking South.  

Upper Soldier Pass Trail looking West. Brins Mesa is on the left side of the horizon.  

Upper Soldier Pass Trail looking South.  

Soldier Pass Trail looking South - West side of canyon.

Lower Soldier Pass Trail looking South.

Lower Soldier Pass Trail looking South - West side of canyon. 

As you hike down the trail you will come to the wilderness boundary and a fork with a trail going to the right. This trail will take you to two arches. The main Soldier Pass Trail goes straight ahead. 

Soldier Pass Trail - Looking East at an arch.  

Go to Soldier Pass Arches Trail

Lower Soldier Pass Trail in the canyon.

The picture to the right is looking up Soldier Pass Trail (In the opposite direction of which we have been traveling). The trail in this area is a creek bed. 

A two cable fence marks the end of the jeep trail. You are a little over one mile from the Soldier Pass Parking Lot. 

From here the trail proceeds in one of two directions. Straight ahead on a Jeep Trail or a footpath the left (East). Both trails lead to the Seven Sacred Pools. 

Continuation of Hike:  Second Leg of Soldier Pass Trail -- Heading South (Down the Pass)