Red Rock State Park hosts archaeology hike on 18 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 05:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Red Rock State Park hosts an Archaeology Hike in Sedona, Arizona, on Sunday, 18 October 2026. The programme examines archaeological features visible from the park trails and places them within the wider context of regional Sinagua sites.
Archaeology Hike brings Sinagua history to the trails
The event begins at 1pm on 18 October 2026. Its guide will discuss the people who lived and travelled in the area before European contact, while also considering other cultures that may have used the park's resources. The programme is listed by Arizona State Parks as an event at Red Rock State Park.
The park authority says most of the ancient features found in the preserve are associated with the Sinagua culture and date from about 1100 to 1425 AD. The hike therefore connects a fixed October programme with physical traces that visitors can see from the established trail network, rather than treating archaeology as a subject separate from the landscape.
Oak Creek landscape shapes Red Rock State Park
The preserve covers 286 acres and functions as an environmental education centre. Its trails pass through manzanita and juniper towards Oak Creek, where the waterway supports a riparian habitat with plants and wildlife. The setting gives the archaeology programme both a natural and cultural context.
The park's trail system consists of interconnecting loops covering 5 miles. The Archaeology Hike uses easy to moderate trails and has an elevation gain of about 250 feet, according to the event details. A short presentation in the theatre may precede the walk, linking the Miller Visitor Center's interpretation facilities with the outdoor route.
October 2026 also marks 35 years since the preserve first opened to the public, a milestone reported by Fox 10 Phoenix. The anniversary provides a longer historical frame for a programme focused on earlier human use of the same ground.
Visiting Red Rock State Park: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Archaeology Hike takes place at Red Rock State Park on Sunday, 18 October 2026, from 1pm.
- Reservations are required for the hike. The route follows easy to moderate trails and includes an elevation gain of about 250 feet.
- The park is at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, Arizona. The Miller Visitor Center, theatre, restrooms and hiking trails are part of the visitor facilities.
- The 5-mile trail network includes interconnecting loops leading towards red-rock views and the banks of Oak Creek.
- Swimming is not available in the park, and pets are not allowed according to the park authority.
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Frequently asked questions about Red Rock State Park
When does the Archaeology Hike take place at Red Rock State Park?
It takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 1pm.
What does the Archaeology Hike cover?
The programme examines visible archaeological features and their relationship to regional Sinagua sites, including the period from about 1100 to 1425 AD.
Where is Red Rock State Park and how do you get there?
The park is at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, Arizona. Its facilities include the Miller Visitor Center and a network of interconnecting hiking loops.
