Cottonwood, Arizona

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  • Sedona, Arizona

    4X4 to Honanki Heritage Site

    5.0
    One of Sedona’s best and most scenic drives, that happens to also lead to Native American ruins, has to be Loy Butte Road (FR-525). This route also forms the eastern half of the famous Outlaw 4×4 Jeep Trail. The road is very rough in places, especially during the latter part of the drive. The roa...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Hiline Trail

    5.0
    6.66 mi / 1621 ft gain
    Start this incredible hike by parking at the Yavapai Point parking lot. Start the short hike (0.13 miles) on the Kaibab Trail which will run into Yavapai Vista Trail (0.27 miles) towards the Slim Shady Trail. Here you will have an incredible view of Bell Rock and Courthouse Vista an excellent pla...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Yavapai Vista Trail

    4.0
    0.54 mi / 95 ft gain
    Yavapai Vista Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Little Sugarloaf and Chimney Rock Loop

    5.0
    2.47 mi / 246 ft gain
    The Little Sugarloaf and Chimney Rock Loop in Sedona, Arizona, offers hikers stunning red rock vistas and panoramic city views. Ideal for an early morning adventure, this trail provides easy parking and quiet surroundings, with low crowds reported even around sunrise. The terrain is a mix of mode...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Big Park to Bell Rock Pathway Loop

    5.0
    4.06 mi / 335 ft gain
    The Big Park to Bell Rock Pathway Loop offers an iconic Sedona hiking experience, featuring up-close views of the famous Bell Rock formation and expansive vistas of the surrounding red rock landscape. This well-maintained trail system provides multiple interconnected paths allowing hikers to cu...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Baby Bell Rock

    5.0
    1.03 mi / 112 ft gain
    At roughly a 1 mile loop, the Bell hike is a short but very sweet hike with high reward, it's an amazing spot to sit an watch the sun dip below the horizon and if you're lucky, may even have the view to yourself. Accessing the hike is best started at the Bell Rock Parking lot, if you're heading ...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Bell Rock Trail

    4.6
    0.78 mi / 210 ft gain
    The Bell Rock Trail in Sedona is a relatively easy hike with a majestic reward. It is a well maintained trail that with plenty of views to keep your eyes happy. Don't be surprised if you catch yourself turning around every 5 minutes and saying, "wow, this is gorgeous!" The trail itself is only ~...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Courthouse Butte Loop

    5.0
    3.83 mi / 331 ft gain
    While most people stop to hike the Bell Rock Trail, you can get away from the congestion and madness by tackling the nearby Courthouse Butte trail. This moderate hike is 4.5 miles roundtrip over relatively flat ground on a well maintained trail. To get to the trailhead, park in the Courthouse V...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Little Horse, Hog Heaven, and Mystic Loop

    5.0
    5.03 mi / 584 ft gain
    Little Horse, Hog Heaven, and Mystic Loop trail in Sedona, Arizona, is a captivating hike showcasing Sedona’s iconic red rock formations and scenic desert landscapes. This moderately challenging loop features varied terrain with rocky sections, ascents, and smooth pathways that guide hikers thr...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Chimney Rock Loop

    5.0
    1.78 mi / 449 ft gain
    This loop hike starts at the Andante Trailhead at the end of Andante Road on the edge of Sedona. From the parking area, turn left (west) onto the Andante Trail and follow it for a short distance until the trail ends on the Thunder Mountain Trail. Turn left and follow the Thunder Mountain Trail un...
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  • Camp Verde, Arizona

    Copper Canyon Loop Trail 504

    5.0
    3.75 mi / 384 ft gain
    Copper Canyon Loop Trail 504 is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Camp Verde, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Boynton Canyon Trail

    5.0
    6.46 mi / 1391 ft gain
    This is my favorite trail in all of Sedona. The trail head is at the end of Boynton Canyon rd near the entrance of Enchanted Spa and Resort. The trail goes along the property of Enchanted Spa for about 1 mile. This is the rockiest part of the trail as you pass by a large cliff. Soon after leavin...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Devil's Bridge via Chuck Wagon Trail

    5.0
    5.75 mi / 738 ft gain
    Devil's Bridge via Chuck Wagon Trail is an out-and-back trail near Sedona, Arizona. This trail will take you to the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area.  Note: this trail permits dogs on-leash, but the steepness and footing can make it challenging and therefore not recommended for ...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Devil's Bridge Trail

    4.7
    3.94 mi / 479 ft gain
    The Devil's Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in Coconino National Forest and an iconic landmark. If you're visiting the Sedona area, hiking this trail is a must do. The hike: From the trailhead, the hike gradually slopes upward as it winds its way through the trees. The trail is eas...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Sedona Wind Caves

    0.52 mi / 89 ft gain
    These beautiful caves are located mid-way through a short 0.5 mile hike, rated moderate.  And if you weren’t looking, you would never know they were there…  note that they are before the end of the trail, on the right as you hike. The caves are well trafficked, so if you go, make sure to go earl...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Chapel Trail to Broken Arrow Trail to Mystic Trail Loop

    3.77 mi / 446 ft gain
    Chapel Trail to Broken Arrow Trail to Mystic Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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