Hike the Devil's Bridge

Sedona, Arizona

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Distance

3.6 miles

Elevation Gain

400 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Sri Gangam

Hike to Sedona's oldest and tallest arch.

Devil's Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area. You can park in the Dry Creek Vista parking lot and walk to the trailhead via an easy flat route (FR152) or take your 4x4 to the trailhead and start the hike there. We used the parking lot where there are toilets.

Once you reach the trail head, there's a mere 400 foot climb in altitude during this 1.8-mile roundtrip hike. When you reach the top, the views are breathless and vibrant. You can walk across the arch as it's wide and strong enough to not be scary.

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