A view-heavy hike to the highest point in the Sedona area
The Best Hikes in Red Rock Country: Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona's towering red rock cliffs and mystical vortices are famous around the world!
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Walk along the mesa
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Big beautiful canyon starts the hike
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The Sedona overlook
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Lots of big, downed trees
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Big trees and big color
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A canyon devastated by wildfire
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The North Canyon overlook
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A very cool gnarly tree on the mesa top
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Approaching the pass to the other side
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Tight passages
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Steep drop-offs are all along the trail
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Heading up to the main loop
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"Hangover" gets it's name from the many exposed sections of trail
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The high spot along the hike
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Plenty of red-rock
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Big cliffs
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Heading down as the sun sets
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Overlook with the setting sun.
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Sun setting on the red rocks.
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Views of the distant mesas
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Slickrock
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Beautiful views on the climb up
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Big Views
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The hike up
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One of the "windows" along the trail
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The view from the top
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Sun setting on the descent
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Steep Climbing
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Beautiful wooded climb
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Huge tree along the trail
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On top of the Vultee Arch
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Another natural arch
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Big trees in a big canyon
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Vultee Arch
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Fall colors in the canyon
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Colorful canyon
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Spooky trees
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Big canyon walls
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Airport Butte Scenic View
Licence Free
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Back side of the loop.
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Airport Butte Vista
Licence Free
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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!
Adventures
A hike that follows an exciting expert-level mountain bike route.
This Sedona hike provides gorgeous views of canyons & red rock formations.
This short hike to a high plateau provides 360° views.
This short, steep route is a rare Sedona hike providing solitude.
A lightly-populated Sedona route that's a must-do hike in the fall.
Gorgeous loop around Airport Butte offering spectacular views of the valley.
Enjoy a 360-degree red rock sensory experience on this incredible hike!
A steep scramble to a stunning overlook and a mystical vortex.
Scramble up the flanks of Bell Rock.
Hike to a spectacular cave in the side of a canyon wall.
Hike and scramble to one of the most beautiful caves in Sedona.
Hike to arguably Sedona's most famous tourist site.
Hike to a stunning 90-foot arch!