Cathedral Rock

Sedona, Arizona

4.8/5
based on 25 reviews

Details

Distance

1.7 miles

Elevation Gain

925 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Justin Ritucci

Cathedral Rock is one of the most scenic hikes in Sedona, AZ with amazing views from the top. 

Cathedral Rock is one of the most popular landmarks in Arizona. This amazing rock formation is located in Sedona, Arizona.

The hike is steep and requires a bit of climbing in some spots. The 1.5 miles roundtrip is pretty strenuous, leading you up a moderately steep incline, but well worth the reward once you make it up. Follow the basket cairns up and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top. This is a great spot to enjoy the sunset!

To get to the trail, park in the Cathedral Rock Trailhead parking lot on Back O Beyond Rd. The parking requires a $10 day pass.

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Features

Photography
Hiking
Dog Friendly
Easy Parking
Scenic

Cathedral Rock Reviews

Explorer

12/09/16

This is a fun intermediate hike... you get to scramble on your hands and knees and explore off the beaten path. You can easily hike to the top and back down in two hours or choose to spend a half day exploring this area. Once you reach the top and take in the backside view make sure to continue on to the left for another stunning (less crowded) view of Sedona.

Explorer

12/09/16

One of my favorite places to watch the sunset in Sedona! Definitely a must do.

Wanderer

10/27/16

I have done many hikes in Sedona and this one was my favourite. I found the climb quite fun and when you got to the top the views were breathtaking and when you took a little unmarked trail to the left the views only got better. Would recommend as it was simply stunning and the photo opportunities were endless.

Wanderer

10/08/16

Love this short hike make sure you have water, hiking shoes and camera ready for the breath taking views! It's dog friendly, there's a port-a-pod they keep clean so up to you if you wanna use it 😉

Explorer

09/28/16

Love these hikes -- short but rewarding. You'll be sure to get your heart going and if I lived in the area I would do this hike every day instead of going to the gym! Once you get to the "end of trail" sign explore a little beyond and scramble up the rocks for a breathtaking "secret" view!

Explorer

Explorer

07/16/16

Great, short hike with a scenic pay off! After the classic photo-opp where you will surely see people lined up, continue to the south a bit farther (the trail that continues to the left when you reach the sign that says "End of Trail"). Hiking up a short hill on a developed trail will reveal an enormous rock spire with views out to Courthouse Butte!

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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