Backpack Secret Mountain/Cabin via Loy Canyon - Intermediate - Dog Friendly

The setting:
This collection of cliffs, buttes, and canyons has to rank as one of nature's most magnificent masterpieces. It certainly is one of the most colorful. Red is the predominant hue here among these 43,950 acres of wind and water sculpted pinnacles, windows, arches, and slot canyons. The area is criss-crossed with trails that take you everywhere from the deepest gorges to the most prominent panoramas. Along these pleasant paths you'll discover wonders made both by nature and by some of the area's earliest human inhabitants. Watch the canyon walls and high cliffs for rock art and abandoned dwellings as diligently you keep an eye to the horizons for vistas and breathtaking overlooks.
- fs.usda.gov

Description:
I've done this trip multiple times. There are solid indian ruins we can get to. Awesome sunset views.
This is an intermediate trip. You should have some backpacking experience and be prepared to do the miles and elevation gain.

Highlights:
- Sedona!
- Cliff Dwellings
- Old Cabin Ruins
- So much pretty stuff to look at your mind might melt

The Plan:
Friday, Nov 15th: Car camp near Loy Canyon TH (near Sedona). In the recent years they've really limited the camping there, but we'll figure it out.
We'll meet at Denny's at 7pm and head out to the TH.
You can also join us anytime between then and 9 am the next day when we start the hike from Loy Canyon TH.

Saturday, Nov 16th: 9 am we start from Loy Canyon TH. We'll hike about 7 miles to camp near the Secret Canyon Cabin ruins (trails: Loy Canyon Trail #5, Secret Mountain Trail #109). We'll set up camp and go explore further up the Secret Mountain. There are some cliff dwellings we can explore on the way up. It's only like a 1/2 mile detour with some scrambling fun.

Sunday, Nov 17th: We'll hike out the same way we came in. We can have lunch in Cottonwood or Jerome if people are up for it.

Details:
Distance: ~14 miles (round trip)
AEG: 2000+ feet
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Yes
Water: Probably near camp Saturday night.

Disclaimer:
The planned hike is listed above, but the goup's ability takes precedence. If I think someone may not make it for whatever reason (injury, out of shape, solar flares, etc...) I'll change the plan and do my best to tailor the trip to the groups wants and capabilities.
I will not leave you stranded in the middle of the trail.

Writeups/Maps/GPX:
https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=71
https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1851

Gear (MUST HAVE):
- Water for the entire day (this means 4 Liters/Quarts for someone weighing 100 - 200 lbs, you weigh more, ring more water) and some way to treat/filter water.
- First aid kit.
- Backpack... duh.
- Sleeping bag, Tent, hammock.
- Clothing: I recommend one set of hiking and one set of sleeping clothes.
- Small dish towel. This comes in very handy.
- Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, deo and quick dissolving toilet paper).
- Headlamp.
- Utensils for the food.
- Food: you must feed yourself.