The Free Spirited Blonde
Discovering The Birthing Cave
The Birthing Cave in Sedona Arizona is an amazing experience for the adventurous soul. We decided we wanted to make the trek, but as far as how to get there, we got a little turned around. So here you’ll find everything you need to know to make your journey nice and simple!
First, there is no cell reception, so if you have a map pulled up on your phone, make sure you save it offline!
This is a Sacred Space!
Be Respectful!
Leave NO Trace!
The Birthing Cave in Sedona Arizona is an amazing experience for the adventurous soul. We decided we wanted to make the trek, but as far as how to get there, we got a little turned around. So here you’ll find everything you need to know to get there easily.
This is what you can expect to see when you arrive at The Birthing Cave. If you crawl up into the cave you'll have a pretty epic view.
View from inside the cave. You will feel as though you are in a womb.
And here is a step by step visual aid of how to get there! I suggest you screen shot these to have on your phone, because you won't get any wifi service here!
To get to the Birth Cave you'll want to GPS your way to Long Canyon Road. While driving you'll see this sign, and you want to turn right down the road. When we visited it was 2018 and once we turned down this road, we lost all cell service, so be prepared!
Keep driving, past where the GPS directs you, until you see this dirt parking lot.
You'll see a sign that says "Trail 122" and from there you can keep walking. You'll want to stay on the Long Canyon Trail. Here is a visual to help you on this journey.
Go straight on Long Canyon Trail.
Eventually you will see a Trailhead. You'll want to take a hard left when you get to it. I've taken a close up of the correct trail you should go on. This is point one on the map.
You'll come to a fork and you'll want to keep left at this path and stay on the Long Canyon Trail. This is point two on the map.
When you're walking you may see this fallen tree, seems that it's been there a very long time, making it a good landmark.
Keep left here. You'll start to notice that you can see the ridge that The Birthing Cave sits in.
Go straight over the step and towards the ridge.
Keep walking straight towards the cave.
You'll see a little path to the left of the trail that you walk up to reach the cave.
Here are some of the views you'll enjoy on the walk up.
You'll see a little ledge, if you're feeling like a dare devil you can go for a stroll!
Once you get to the top, You can run and crawl up the ledge to get inside the actual little Birthing Cave. You'll notice lots of sage and frankincense smudging has happened in this little hole for sacred rituals. It is an incredible experience to be inside of the rock wall and look out on the view. You feel so small, yet so big. The picture shown here was taken by Ignacio while he sat inside The Birthing Cave and I stood on the little ledge below.
Hopefully you can experience The Birthing Cave without any hassle of getting there. We ended up parking in the wrong area, hiking the wrong trail, cutting through the cacti filled forest and somehow making it there. On the way back we took the normal path, SO MUCH EASIER! Pictures cannot describe this place, you really must go.
Happy Travels,
Nikki
The Perfect Adventure Towel!
Ever been out on an adventure and stumble across an unexpected body of water that you just had to take a dip in? I know I have! I also know that I don’t usually carry around a giant towel to dry off with after the spontaneous swim is over. However, I have found a solution! It’s a compact, light towel that is super absorbent!
Ever been out on an adventure and stumble across an unexpected body of water that you just had to take a dip in? I know I have! And while I'm almost always wearing a bikini under my socially acceptable clothes, I'm usually not carrying around a giant towel to dry off with after a spontaneous swim. However, I have found a solution! It’s a compact, light towel that is super absorbent!
My most recent expedition took me to a hike with Hot Springs at one end of the trail. The Gaviota Hot Springs are one of the hidden secrets in the Santa Barbara area. They are about 30 miles north on Highway 101. You take exit 132, and at the end of the exit ramp, you turn right, and then make another immediate right. At the end of the road you’ll see places to park. There are a few trails in the area that are beautiful, but if you feel like going for a soak in the sulfur water, just make your way to the top of the main hiking trail and you’ll see two beautiful aqua pools at the top. The first one you see has an extremely muddy bottom, when you step into it, you’ll find yourself knee deep in gunk. However, the other hot spring has a solid bottom.
When you enter the water, you’ll notice little bubbles start to form on your skin. The temperature of the water is lukewarm. The great thing about these hot springs, and many others, are their healing qualities!
The Iron in Hot Springs, along with other minerals, can build up your immune system!
Hot Springs improve your body's Circulation.
Relaxation of the mind and body occurs when you enter these warm pools of water.
Hot Springs also contain Sulfur!
Who is ready to find a hidden Hot Spring near them?!?
When you do go, make sure you grab your Matador NanoDry Towel! Seriously a girl’s best friend on adventures like these. This towel comes with a case that you can clip on your backpack, shorts, or wherever is convenient for you! The towel itself has a snap loop so you can hang it anywhere to dry! On your backpack while you finish hiking, on a tree branch while you picnic, anywhere!
What’s awesome is that these towels are super versatile. They make a great pool companion, gym buddy, or just something to have while traveling. Because you never know, when adventure will call, and water will be shouting your name!
Or you just might need a towel to wipe stuff up!
Adventure On Friends,
Nikki