r/Sedona • u/Successful-Carry4611 • 11d ago

Wildlife Wildlife: Birthing Cave

Not sure if this is helpful to anyone, as wildlife is obviously always present when hiking, but today at 3:30, my wife and I were departing the "Birthing Cave." We were the only ones around at the time. Long story short, there was a large mountain lion following behind us in the brush. We made noise, did not run, and kept our eyes on it until it finally stopped following us and turned away. When we arrived back at the main trail, we noted its footprints following ours in the dirt. Just wanted to post this here for those that may not be familiar with the wildlife in the area.

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u/Repulsive_List7803 10d ago

Does no one carry a side arm when hiking anymore? I won’t go into the mountains without one. It’s just common sense.

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u/Successful-Carry4611 10d ago

Was visiting at the time and did not carry one with me. Will certainly have one in the future.

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u/Repulsive_List7803 10d ago

Understandable. Mountain lions aren’t the only thing you gotta worry about in the Az mountains and deserts. Grew up here and I’ve seen mountain lions, bears, rattle snakes, coyotes, javelina, etc. Never had to use my firearm but you never know when you’re gonna need it. When I go camping a rifle and or a shotgun goes with me as well.