Seven Sacred Pools
| Seven Sacred Pools | |
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 A section of the pools in 2024 | |
  Seven Sacred Pools Location within Arizona  Seven Sacred Pools Location within the United States | |
| Location | Soldier Pass Trail, Coconino National Forest |
| Coordinates | 34°53′25″N 111°47′09″W / 34.8902°N 111.7859°W |
Surface elevation | 4,456 ft (1,358 m)[1] |
The Seven Sacred Pools are a group of small pools (tinajas) on the Coconino National Forest's Soldier Pass Trail, near Sedona, Arizona. They are easily accessible from the trail but are only available to be seen during certain times of the year, as the stream that feeds them is seasonal. The pools are carved into sandstone naturally.[2][3] They are also an important water source for wildlife that inhabit the area, as it is on the border between Oak Creek Canyon and the surrounding desert.[1][4] Tadpoles can be occasionally found in the pools.[5] Its name was given to it by local tour guides who provided their services on Jeeps.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Seven Sacred Pools via Soldier Pass Trail | Sedona Hiking". 10Adventures. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Soldier Pass Trail: How to Find the Hidden Cave and 7 Sacred Pools". That Adventure Life. April 29, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ↑ Windsor, Mike. "Seven Sacred Pools". Outdoor Project. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Seven Sacred Pools - Arizona". Scenic USA. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Hike To Soldier's Pass Cave, Seven Sacred Pools & Devil's Kitchen". Inspire • Travel • Eat. April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ↑ Dahlberg, Briana Renee (August 13, 2019). "The Seven Sacred Pools In Sedona Is The Perfect Hiking Spot With Your BFF - Narcity". Narcity. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.