Cottonwood, Arizona

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Cottonwood

  • Yavapai County, Arizona

    Hike to Montezuma's Well

    5.0
    0.5 mi / 117 ft gain
    This trail takes you to the rim of Montezuma Well, a massive collapsed limestone sinkhole. The springs at the bottom of the sinkhole feed a large pond which supports a unique aquatic habitat in this dry landscape. Scientists are still baffled as to the origin headwaters of the water within this c...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Broken Arrow Trail to Chapel of the Holy Cross

    4.5
    4.91 mi / 640 ft gain
    The Broken Arrow Trail is stunning.  To reach the Broken Arrow Trail from the town of Sedona, head south on 179-S for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left on Morgan Road. Drive down Morgan Road until you reach the end of the asphalt and it turns into a dirt road. Drive down the dirt road approx...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Broken Arrow Trail to Chicken Point

    4.6
    2.79 mi / 420 ft gain
    Start your hike at the Broken Arrow Trailhead, just .2 miles past the end of Morgan Rd. You will be immediately greeted by Sedona slickrock trails and red rock views for days! Take a minute to sneak a peek at Devil's Dining Room Sinkhole around 0.6 miles in. It has a sign and is just of to the ri...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Soldier's Pass Trail to Brins Mesa Trail

    4.8
    4.4 mi / 617 ft gain
    Starting at the trailhead is a parking lot for around 14 vehicles, arrive early in the morning if you want to be guaranteed a parking spot. Otherwise the hike starts off relatively easy with a quick stop at Devil's Kitchen; a big hole in the ground where a rock has now fallen in (see pictures). ...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Seven Sacred Pools via Soldier Pass

    1.12 mi / 56 ft gain
    The Seven Sacred Pools in Sedona, Arizona, is a short, family-friendly hike that offers stunning views of red rock formations and the unique natural pools. The trail's easy accessibility and flat terrain make it suitable for all skill levels, including beginners and those hiking with dogs. The ...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Devils Kitchen

    5.0
    0.35 mi / 23 ft gain
    Great spot for photos, and is at the beginning of one of the best trails in Sedona.  The parking lot can get full easily, since this is a very popular trail.  The sinkhole is close to the trailhead, but I encourage you to continue on down the Soldier’s Pass trail. As with all outdoor advent...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Brins Mesa - Soldier Pass Loop

    5.0
    7.6 mi / 1040 ft gain
    This loop starts from Vultee Arch Rd. Important to note that doing this loop from here requires a high clearance 4x4. In this direction, the trail starts off flat and crosses a dry creek bed several times. The trail is relatively easy to follow. This section passes through junipers that offer som...
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  • Yavapai County, Arizona

    'The Crack' at Wet Beaver Creek

    4.6
    7.61 mi / 787 ft gain
    'The Crack' is a cliff jumper's dream, but it also offers something for everyone, with smooth rocks for sunbathing and shallow waters for wading. To get to The Crack, it's about a 3.5-mile hike each way, making it slightly less popular than Sedona's more accessible swimming holes. While you only ...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Huckaby Trail

    4.0
    5.95 mi / 797 ft gain
    Huckaby Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Yavapai County, Arizona

    Bell Trail

    7.12 mi / 591 ft gain
    Bell Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rimrock, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    First Bench of Wilson Mountain

    5.9 mi / 1814 ft gain
    The First Bench of Wilson Mountain hike in Sedona, Arizona, offers adventurers a moderately challenging route with rewarding views. Known for its steady elevation gain, this hike winds through forested areas and open stretches, providing a diverse experience with varied terrain. Along the way, ...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Wilson Mountain Trail

    11.78 mi / 3051 ft gain
    The Wilson Mountain Trail heads north from the Midgley Bridge picnic area at a monument to Richard Wilson, who was killed by a grizzly in this area in 1885. Wilson Mountain is 7,122 feet tall and the trail is approximately 6-miles long. The elevation gain 2400 feet and you climb most of it in t...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Wilson Mountain Summit - South Overlook

    4.5
    8.75 mi / 0 ft gain
    Ever wanted to see Sedona from a bird’s eye view? Sure, you could spring for a helicopter tour. Or…you could hike Wilson Mountain Summit! No other location in Sedona will offer you a view that is so expansive and so breathtaking (and one where you are actually looking DOWN on the helicopters givi...
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  • Camp Verde, Arizona

    McDonald Trail

    4.5
    0.83 mi / 351 ft gain
    McDonald Trail is an out-and-back trail that in Coconino National Forest located near Camp Verde, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Fly Fish Oak Creek

    4.0
    Oak Creek is spring fed from the upper reaches of Oak Creek Canyon. It flows into the Verde River and the upper sections provide for some excellent trout fishing. The trout is stocked from Page Springs Hatchery, below this area the water becomes to warm for trout to survive. While in the area, yo...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    North Wilson Mountain Trail

    9.88 mi / 2815 ft gain
    The North Wilson Mountain Trail, beginning at the Encinoso Picnic area just 3.4 miles north of the southern Wilson Mountain trailhead, offers hikers a unique approach to Sedona's iconic Wilson Mountain summit. This lesser-known route provides stunning views of Oak Creek Canyon and the Dry Creek...
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