Seven Sacred Pools Explained

Seven Sacred Pools
Location:Soldier Pass Trail, Coconino National Forest
Coordinates:34.8902°N -111.7859°W
Pushpin Map:USA Arizona#United States

The Seven Sacred Pools are a group of small pools near Sedona, Arizona on the Soldier Pass Trail in the Coconino National Forest. 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.[1] [2] 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.[3] [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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-04-29 . Soldier Pass Trail: How to Find the Hidden Cave and 7 Sacred Pools . 2024-02-24 . That Adventure Life . en-US.
  2. Web site: Windsor . Mike . Seven Sacred Pools . 2024-02-24 . Outdoor Project . en . February 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224230151/https://www.outdoorproject.com/united-states/arizona/seven-sacred-pools . live .
  3. Web site: Seven Sacred Pools via Soldier Pass Trail Sedona Hiking . 2024-02-24 . 10Adventures . en . February 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224230150/https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/sedona/seven-sacred-pools-via-soldier-pass-trail/ . live .
  4. Web site: Seven Sacred Pools - Arizona . 2024-02-24 . Scenic USA . February 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224231654/https://www.scenicusa.net/060107.html . live .
  5. Web site: 2020-04-18 . Hike To Soldier's Pass Cave, Seven Sacred Pools & Devil's Kitchen . 2024-02-24 . Inspire • Travel • Eat . en-US . February 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224230150/https://inspiretraveleat.com/hike-to-soldiers-pass-cave-seven-sacred-pools-devils-kitchen/ . live .
  6. Web site: Dahlberg . Briana Renee . 2019-08-13 . The Seven Sacred Pools In Sedona Is The Perfect Hiking Spot With Your BFF - Narcity . 2024-02-24 . . en-us . February 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224230150/https://www.narcity.com/the-seven-sacred-pools-in-sedona-is-the-perfect-hiking-spot-with-your-bff . live .