@the.worried.wanderer: Woke up at the crack of dawn to hike Soldier Pass Loop and it was *so* worth it. #ad From giant sinkholes and caves, to sacred pools and dramatic red rock views, this hike really said “main character energy” 💁🏻‍♀️ Grateful we stayed just minutes from the trailhead at Aiden by Sedona, where we had coffee before the sun came up, and an awesome pool waiting for us after working hard for all those views! Nature, caffeine, and a cozy place to crash = the best trio ever! Here’s all the details on the exact loop we hiked: 📍 Seven Sacred Pools via Soldier Pass to Brins Mesa Loop 🥵 Difficulty: Moderate 🥾 Distance: 5.6 miles 📈 Elevation Gain: 1,053 ft 🚙 Parking: We parked at the Brins Mesa Trailhead and were the first car there at 5:15am! HAPPY HIKING! #BestWestern #hosted

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Tuesday 10 February 2026 00:13:31 GMT