Sedona Hiking Guide
Trail guides for Sedona and Red Rock Country: Devil's Bridge, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, West Fork, Boynton Canyon, and 40+ more trails in the Coconino National Forest.
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Wilson Mountain Sedona Hike: The One Trail That Puts You Above Everything
Wilson Mountain Sedona hike climbs 2,600 feet to the highest peak in red rock country. Full guide to First Bench, Second Bench, and the 7,122-foot summit
West Fork Oak Creek Canyon: Arizona's Best Canyon Hike
West Fork Oak Creek Canyon hike is 6.8 miles of shaded canyon, creek crossings, and Arizona's best fall foliage. Full guide to timing, parking, and safety
Vultee Arch Trail Sedona: A Canyon Hike With a Haunting Story
Vultee Arch trail Sedona winds through Sterling Canyon to a 40-foot sandstone arch named for aviation pioneers who died here in 1938. Less crowded than most Sedona hikes
Soldier Pass Trail Sedona: Sinkholes, Sacred Pools, and a Hidden Cave
Soldier Pass trail Sedona connects Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, and a small cave in 4 miles. One of Sedona's most feature-packed short hikes
Secret Canyon Trail: Sedona's Most Secluded Canyon Hike
Secret Canyon Trail is 6.4 miles into one of Sedona's tallest, narrowest canyons. Full guide with directions, permit info, photo spots, and safety tips
Long Canyon Trail: Sedona's Quietest Canyon Walk
Long Canyon Trail is 6.8 miles of peaceful sandstone canyon in west Sedona. No Red Rock Pass needed. Full guide with directions, photos spots, and tips
Jim Thompson Trail Sedona: The Easy Desert Walk the Crowds Miss
Jim Thompson Trail Sedona is a flat 6-mile round trip on a historic road grade with Steamboat Rock views. Easy terrain, light crowds, no Red Rock Pass required
Hangover Trail Sedona: The Exposed Ridge Hike Most People Don't Finish
Hangover Trail Sedona crosses a knife-edge ridge with 200-foot drops on both sides. Full loop is 11.2 miles with 1,500 ft gain. Not for casual hikers
Fay Canyon Trail Sedona: The Best Easy Hike for Families
Fay Canyon trail Sedona is 2.2 miles round trip with a natural arch spur, good shade, and flat terrain that makes it one of Sedona's best family-friendly hikes
Doe Mountain Trail Sedona: 360-Degree Mesa Views in Under an Hour
Doe Mountain trail Sedona guide: 1.9-mile round trip to a flat sandstone mesa summit with 360-degree views. Best Sedona sunrise and effort-to-payoff ratio
Devil's Bridge Sedona: The Arch Hike Worth Waking Up Early For
Devil's Bridge Sedona is the largest natural sandstone arch in the area. Beat the crowds with this guide to timing, trailheads, and the arch walk itself
Cockscomb and Aerie Trail Loop: Best Views in West Sedona
The Cockscomb and Aerie loop is 5 miles of ridge hiking above west Sedona with 800 ft of gain and views of Capitol Butte, Bear Mountain, and Dry Creek basin
Brins Mesa Trail Sedona: Capitol Butte Views Without the Crowds
Brins Mesa trail Sedona climbs to an open sandstone plateau with panoramic Capitol Butte views. 5-mile loop, no Red Rock Pass required at the Jordan Road trailhead
Bell Rock Sedona Hike: The Loop That Lets You Scramble Without the Drama
Bell Rock Sedona hike combines an easy 4-mile loop with an accessible scramble up a 300-foot sandstone butte. Best Sedona hike for first-timers and dog owners
Bear Mountain Sedona Hike: 2,100 Feet, No Maintained Trail, Real Views
Bear Mountain Sedona hike gains 2,100 feet in 4.6 miles with route-finding required. The steepest trail in Sedona delivers 360-degree summit views. For experienced hikers only
Airport Mesa Trail Sedona: Best Sunset Views in the Red Rocks
Airport Mesa trail Sedona is a 3.3-mile loop at 4,500 feet with 360-degree views of the red rock valley. The best sunset hike in Sedona, and one of four vortex sites