Bella Vita

Sedona pickler is a vacation rental home rather than a cafe, and it sits at 627 Elmersville Road, Sedona, AZ 86336. The draw is a private indoor pickleball court at the house. Because the court is inside, heated, cooled, and lit, guests can play in summer heat, in winter cold, and after dark. Brian Stoll operates the rental. Wifi is included. There is no outdoor seating. For nightly rates, open dates, and how many people the house holds, call (775) 368-2334 or check the website. Guests often use it as a base for trips around the Village of Oak Creek.

This is a 6.07 mile path in the Coconino National Forest. It sits in the Red Rock Ranger District, within reach of Sedona, Arizona. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 0-5% mean the miles stay close to level. It carries the number 1012 and is held to class 3 standards. Mark where you leave the car. Junctions look alike once you are in the trees. Bring water and sun cover, and start early when the days are warm. Conditions change with storms and fire season, so check with the Red Rock Ranger District before the drive.

Last Frontier Trail is public land walking in the Coconino National Forest, 2.86 miles of it, managed by the Red Rock Ranger District close to Sedona, Arizona. Grades of 0-5% mean the miles stay close to level. It carries the number 1012D and is held to class 3 standards. Rain and snowmelt can leave the footing slick, and washes may hold water for a day or two. Pack water and a hat. Shade comes and goes, and afternoons heat up fast. The Red Rock Ranger District can tell you about closures and any pass you need to leave a car at the start.

Signed as trail 118, Red Rock Loop stretches 1.73 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 5-8% mean the miles climb gently. It is held to class 2 standards. Loose rock turns up after storms, so watch your step on the downhill side. Take water for everyone in your group, and turn back if the weather changes. Check with the Red Rock Ranger District for closures, fire limits, and parking rules before you drive out.

Hikers near the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, know Elmerville Spur S Trail as a route of about 0.76 miles. It is trail class 1, with a grade of 5-8% and a tread of native material. Signs on the ground call it 115S. The Coconino National Forest manages it through its Red Rock Ranger District. Wear shoes with good grip and give yourself time to get back. Match the trail number to the signs at junctions so you stay on the route you meant to take.

Italian food in Sedona, at 6701 W State Route 89A on the western edge of town. Dining in, takeout and catering are all offered, and tables can be reserved ahead. The bar shows games, and the restaurant posts upcoming events on its own site rather than keeping a fixed schedule. Ordering online is an option if you would rather collect your food. Hours are not listed here, so call before you go, particularly on a weeknight. The number is (928) 254-9544, and email can be sent to dan4peace@aol.com. Ask about group bookings and catering packages when you get in touch.