As the Day Hiking Capital of the World, Sedona, offers an abundance of adventure options for you and your group visiting Red Rock Country. Geographically, Sedona rests in a transition zone between the Colorado Plateau and Upper Sonoran Desert. Sedona's unique terrain is a mixture of the finest elements of: Arches, Capitol Reef, Zion, Escalante, and Bryce Canyon. Sedona hiking trails vary drastically in terms of difficulty, terrain, distance, and elevation.
It's not uncommon to start your Sedona hike in an arid desert setting and finish below a lush pine forest in a dark shaded canyon. Sedona's elevation begins at just below 4,000ft at it's southern boundary, and rises above 7,000ft on it's highest northern rim. Temperatures range over 12 degrees Fahrenheit -- from the southern and northern boundaries of Red Rock Country.
Sedona offers the best overall hiking, mountain biking, canyoneering, rock climbing, backpacking, and trail running in Arizona!! Below we've attempted to simplify the process of choosing the perfect trails for your upcoming trip, by grouping our favorite adventures, into separate commonly requested categories.
Self Guided Hikes: Select Your Hiking Difficulty
Easy Hikes / Moderate Hikes / Hard Hikes
Red Rock Country Hiking Cheat Sheet
Sedona's Best in 5's
Learn About Exploring Native American Cliff Dwellings, Pueblos, and Petroglyphs
Sedona Archaeology Sites
Sedona's State Parks
Red Rock State Park / Slide Rock State Park
Best Campsites in Sedona
Cave Springs Campground, Manzanita Campground / Pine Flat Campground / Chavez Group Campground / Camp Avalon
Are You Ready to Explore Sedona?
Exploring Arizona Quicklinks
Exploring Scottsdale / Exploring Prescott / Exploring Grand Canyon / Exploring Flagstaff / Exploring Page / Best Hikes in Sedona / Easy Sedona Hikes / Moderate Sedona Hikes / Hard Sedona Hikes / Sedona Archaeology Sites
Best Food in Sedona / Sedona Nightlife / Sedona Weather / Frequently Asked Questions
Useful Hiking Links
Red Rock Ranger District Recreation Guide / Free Sedona Vortex Maps & Information