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ANT HILL LOOP A shady spot on the Ant Hill Loop Trail For a few precious days each summer, monsoon rains cool the air just enough to make hiking in Sedona bearable.   A slick rock bend on Ant Hill Loop Although sweltering temperatures rarely scare determined hikers away from Red Rock Country trails, the exposed, stony terrain of the high-desert trekking hub amplifies heat, making for an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous journey.   After a good monsoon soaking, though, lingering moisture offers brief respite. Newborn frogs emerge from a monsoon puddle. Summer is also an ideal time to try some of Sedona�s shorter, lesser-used trails.   The Ant Hill Loop resides in a shady pocket south of the hyper-popular Soldier Pass-Brins Mesa route  that features a set of famous natural arches, the Seven Sacred Pools and Devils Kitchen sinkhole.   Desert frogs & toads grow from eggs to fledglings in days With nearby attractions like those diverting traffic, it�s likel...

SOLDIER PASS-BRINS MESA LOOP Sedona View from Soldier Pass Simply put---there's hardly ever a bad time to hike in Sedona. It's scenic beauty and myriad trekking environments are unparalleled. But, of all the months in the year, April stands out as one of the best to hit Red Rock Country trails. The climax of spring in the high desert brings fresh leaves, blooming shrubs and the emergence of flowering stalks on yucca and agave. It's nature's last hurrah before settling in for summertime heat and monsoons. For hikers with limited time, the area's multitude of options can be overwhelming. That's why the Soldier Pass-Brins Mesa Loop is an oft recommended route. Along this moderate excursion, you'll be treated to samples of everything that makes Sedona such an outdoor recreation hot spot. Right out of the chute, you'll encounter Devil's Kitchen sinkhole. An interpretive sign at the site explains the complex geological forces that created the impressive g...