10 Best Sedona Hikes
If you haven't yet experienced any of these breathtaking Sedona hikes, it's time to change that! Spring is an excellent time to visit Sedona, Arizona, which is about 2 hours north of Phoenix and only 45 minutes south of Flagstaff. In fact, spring is one of the best times to visit the area, and enjoy some of the best Sedona hikes. The ideal warm-weather season begins in March and lasts until at least May.
With average daytime temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 80s during this time of year, it's easy to see why spring is such a great time for hiking in Sedona. Beyond just the temps, during the spring months Sedona is in bloom. Striking desert flowers and exciting pops of color appear all along the rust-colored trails, adding to the beauty of any Sedona hikes you take.
Bring one liter of water per person for every hour you plan to be on the trail and wear closed-toe shoes for the best experience.
No matter your fitness level or how much time you want to spend on the trail, there is a hike for everyone in Sedona. Not sure where to begin? We've compiled a list of the top 10 hikes in Sedona to give you a taste of what the area has to offer.
Before you go
We highly suggest getting a daily or weekly Red Rock Pass at the visitor’s center before doing any of the trails. Most of the trails listed here need a Red Rock Pass displayed on your car dashboard. You can find more information on it here.
Cathedral Rock Trail
Trail Length: 1.4-mile out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 645 feet
Difficulty: Moderate (some parts of the trail require climbing on hands and knees)
Soldiers Pass Trail
Trail Length: 4.5-miles out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 650 feet
Difficulty: Moderate (Difficult when climbing up into the cave)
Boynton Canyon Trail
Trail Length: 6.3 miles loop
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Devil’s Bridge Trail
Trail Length: 4.2 miles out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Difficulty: Moderate (if climbing to the top of the bridge)
Bear Mountain Trail
Trail Length: 4.9 miles loop
Elevation Gain: 1800 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Birthing Cave Hike
Trail Length: 2-miles out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Courthouse Butte Loop
Trail Length: 3.4 miles loop
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Brins Mesa Trail
Trail Length: 6 miles loop
Elevation Gain: 951 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Airport Mesa Trail
Trail Length: 3.5 miles loop
Elevation Gain: 314 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Bell Loop Trail
Trail Length: 1.8 miles loop
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
With so many great Sedona hikes to choose from, you could easily spend your whole trip on the trails. However, there is, even more, to see and do in Sedona besides hiking, such as wine tasting, dining, shopping, hot air ballooning, desert southwest jeep tours, and so much more! If you want to explore the best of Sedona on a weekend, head over to our Sedona Weekend Adventure self-guided trip.
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