Hangover Trail
A hike that follows an exciting expert-level mountain bike route.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 375 m
- Descent
- 375 m
The Best Hikes in Red Rock Country: Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona's towering red rock cliffs and mystical vortices are famous around the world!
Hiking Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
Sedona, Arizona’s towering red rock cliffs and mystical vortices are famous around the world, making it a premier desert destination for spiritual types and adventurers alike. If you’re heading to Red Rock Country for the adventure more than the spiritual element, you’ll find all manner of options here in Sedona. From rock climbing to mountain biking to hiking, Sedona is one of the best places to adventure in the Desert Southwest.
In this guidebook, you’ll find a smattering of the best hikes that Sedona has to offer. While the total number of route options in Sedona is endless, this guidebook provides a sampler platter to get you started. Whether you want to hike Wilson Mountain, the highest point in the region, or simply take in the beauty of a glowing rock arch, this guidebook will set you up for success!
Routes included
Bear Mountain
This Sedona hike provides gorgeous views of canyons & red rock formations.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 636 m
- Descent
- 636 m
Doe Mountain
This short hike to a high plateau provides 360° views.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 187 m
- Descent
- 187 m
Telephone Trail
This short, steep route is a rare Sedona hike providing solitude.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 332 m
- Descent
- 332 m
Sterling Pass to Vultee Arch
A lightly-populated Sedona route that's a must-do hike in the fall.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 638 m
- Descent
- 638 m
Wilson Mountain
A view-heavy hike to the highest point in the Sedona area
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 787 m
- Descent
- 787 m
Airport Loop
Gorgeous loop around Airport Butte offering spectacular views of the valley.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 132 m
- Descent
- 133 m
Twin Buttes Loop
Enjoy a 360-degree red rock sensory experience on this incredible hike!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 155 m
- Descent
- 155 m
Cathedral Rock
A steep scramble to a stunning overlook and a mystical vortex.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 180 m
- Descent
- 180 m
Bell Rock
Scramble up the flanks of Bell Rock.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
Boynton Canyon: Subway Cave
Hike to a spectacular cave in the side of a canyon wall.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 185 m
- Descent
- 185 m
Soldier Pass Cave
Hike and scramble to one of the most beautiful caves in Sedona.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 149 m
- Descent
- 149 m
Devil's Bridge
Hike to arguably Sedona's most famous tourist site.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 196 m
- Descent
- 196 m
Fay Canyon Arch
Hike to a stunning 90-foot arch!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 75 m
- Descent
- 75 m
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