Toyota's Take On Sedona, Jerome AZ
 

This was a little impromptu trip I was invited on 5/12 with 4 other 4 Runners. We did Broken Arrow, Soldiers Pass in Sedona then 4 of us went on to Smiley Rock Trail. That was A LOT to take on with my 2 small kids, however aside from the potty breaks and silly questions - THEY DID EXCEPTIONAL! Enjoy the pictures!

Heading up the I-17 to Sedona
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In Sedona, heading to the trail
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Kids checking out the trucks on a stop....
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My youngest Alexis having fun. Burning off energy....
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My wife and kids...
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View from Submarine Rock....
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Toyota's on Mushrooms? (Mushroom Rock that is!)
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Josh heading up a challenge....
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Duncan considering the Challenge....
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No Gears+Lockers = Roasted Clutch :D
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Flexy Rear
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View from Broken Arrow Trail
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Onto Soldiers Pass
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Jerome, AZ (yeah, it's a small town!)
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Scenic View from 89A South of Jerome
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Looking North to Jerome, AZ
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Finally, on the Smiley Rock Trail! This was very dusty out!
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The 'Smiley Rock' itself!
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This is the 'Rocky Section' toward the end of Smiley Rock Trail. It was tough for me without any lockers or lower gearing. Josh is going to attempt it....
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It was a lot worse than these pictures make it look! To me, seeing these makes them look like little rocks, however from a passengers perspective it's quite a bouncy ride!
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The wife and kids were getting to bounced around, so they wanted to walk it.
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You can see my the tire sidewals there was lot's of rocks that we rolled over!
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I know there was a lot of pictures, these were only a small amount considering there was over 110 pictures we took. Hope you guys enjoy!

John

in a few short months ill be out there ready to join you guys! i cant wait

those are awesome pics, looks like a blast out there. It would so much fun to get out and wheel the west instead of the east once

Well, anytime y'all pass through - let us know ahead of time, we'll schedule something!

John

I'm down for a road trip after I get my steering and some protection...:D

Nice pics. Didn't realize you guys hit Sedona as well. Bet that did make for a full day of wheelin'.

Sedona was an unexpected Detour. It was only done because we got on the freeway @ Camp Verde rather than going straight into Cottonwood.

I was WIPED OUT Saturday night and all of Sunday. That is when IFS has it's benny's over SFA.

John