If you have lived or visited the state of Arizona, you probably heard about this beautiful town surrounded by red rocks, pine forests and an extravagant art community.
As it is only two hours away from the Phoenix area; Sedona is becoming my go-to gateway from the city’s noise every time I feel like I want a change in the scenery.
Sedona has a lot of hiking trails to choose from for all levels. In this article, I put together a list of the most beautiful hikes in Sedona.
West Fork Trail
Is one of the top 10 trails in the United States and one of the most beautiful.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 7.2 miles out and back
- Accessibility: All year round for hikers and dogs kept on a leash
West Fork Trail also makes for a great overnight backpacking trip in Sedona.
Devil’s Bridge Trail
Is one of the most Instagram trails in Sedona and is becoming a go-to hiking spot for visitors. If you do not mind the crowd then this is a must in the area, make sure you arrive early to avoid the painful process of finding a parking spot.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 4.2 miles out and back
- Accessibility: All year round for hikers and dogs kept on a leash
Soldier Pass Trail
Though I have not hiked this trail myself, I have heard all good stuff from people who did.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 4.1 miles out and back
- Accessibility: All year round for hikers and dogs kept on a leash
Cathedral Rock Trail
- Difficulty: Hard
- Distance: 1.2 miles out and back
- Accessibility: All year round for hikers and dogs kept on a leash
Bear Mountain Trail
Is still on my list and will hike it as soon as time allows. It is a challenging hike, but it arguably offers the most beautiful view in the area.
- Difficulty: Hard
- Distance: 4.3 miles out and back
- Accessibility: All year round for hikers and dogs kept on a leash
This is my list of must-do hikes in Sedona. Which one is your favorite?