Sedona Hiking Adventures: Best in 5's

Here's the quick and exciting breakdown of the best hiking tours Sedona has to offer, categorized into easy, moderate, and hard hikes for your convenience and viewing pleasure! Follow the shiny things.... Ready. Set. GO!!!!!

Our Recommended Self-Guided Hikes

Easy Hikes / Moderate Hikes / Hard Hikes

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Sedona Archaeology Sites

Possible Handicap Accessible/Stroller Friendly Sites

1) Red Rock State Park, 1-5 miles/75-250ft, Easy - Moderate, Google Maps

2) Crescent Moon Picnic Area, 1.4 miles/50ft, Easy, Google Maps

3) Oak Creek Vista Overlook, .5 miles/75ft, Easy, Google Maps

4) Wilson Canyon Trail, Up to 2.4 miles/320ft, Easy, Google Maps

5) Bell Rock Vista, 2.8 miles/220ft, Easy, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Creekside Hikes

1) West Fork Trail, 6.4 miles/245ft, Moderate, Google Maps

2) Baldwin to Templeton Trail, 3 miles/370ft, Easy, Google Maps

3) Bell Trail, 7 miles/340ft, Moderate, Google Maps

4) Parsons Trail, 8 miles/600ft, SUV Clearance, Moderate, Google Maps

5) Allens Bend Trail, 1.2 miles/50ft, Easy, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Sunrise/Sunset Hikes

1) Cathedral Rock Trail, 1.1 miles/750ft, Hard, Google Maps

2) Doe Mountain Trail, 2.4 miles/620ft, Moderate, Google Maps

3) Crescent Moon Picnic Area, .75 mile/375ft, Easy, Google Maps

4) Skywalker Trail, 3.8 miles/456ft, Moderate, Google Maps

5) Schuerman Vista Overlook, 1.7 miles/375ft, Moderate, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Shaded/Fall Foliage Hikes

1) Boynton Canyon Trail, 6.5 miles/650ft, Moderate, Google Maps

2) West Fork Trail, 6.4 miles/245ft, Moderate, Google Maps

3) Harding Springs Trail, 1.4 miles/750ft, Moderate, Google Maps

4) Fay Canyon Trail, 2.4 miles/195ft, Easy, Google Maps

5) Sterling Pass to Vultee Arch Trail, 5 miles/1,000ft x 2, Hard, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Summertime Swimming Hikes

1) Grasshopper Point to Allens Bend, 1 mile, 50ft, Easy, Google Maps

2) Huckaby Trail, 5.6 miles/846ft, Moderate, Google Maps

3) Bell Trail, 7 miles/800ft, Moderate, Google Maps

4) West Clear Creek via Bullpen Day Use Area, 7 miles/350ft, 4x4, Moderate, Google Maps

5) Slide Rock State Park, 1 - 2 miles/75ft, Easy, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Winter Hikes

1) Munds Wagon to Merry Go Round Rock, 6.5 miles/1,100ft, Moderate, Google Maps

2) Mescal Trail, 5.9 miles/515ft, Easy, Google Maps

3) Bell Rock Pathway, 2.8 miles/475ft, Easy, Google Maps

4) Baldwin Loop, 2.7 miles/285ft, Moderate, Google Maps

5) Slim Shady & Made In The Shade Loop, 2.5 miles, 350ft, Moderate, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Vortex Hikes

1) Boynton Canyon Trail, 6.5 miles/930ft, Moderate, Google Maps

2) Cathedral Rock Trail, 1.1 miles/670ft, Hard, Google Maps

3) Bell Rock Pathway, 2.8 miles/475ft, Easy, Google Maps

4) Airport Loop Trail, 3.5 miles/280ft, Moderate, Google Maps

5) Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park, .5 miles/50ft, Easy, Google Maps

Sedona's Best Native American Cultural Sites

1) Honanki Heritage Site, 4X4, Easy, $5, Google Maps

2) Palatki Heritage Site, 4X4, Easy, Reservations Required, $5, Google Maps

3) Crane Heritage Site, Easy, $5, Google Maps

4) Montezuma Castle National Monument, Handicap Access, Easy, $5, Google Maps

5) Montezuma Well National Monument, Easy, Free, Google Maps

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Useful Hiking Links

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