Parks and the outdoors in Sedona

12 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Sedona.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Bell Rock Pathway / Vista
A 3.7-mile trail with fantastic views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and the surrounding area. Suitable for hiking and mountain biking.
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Boynton Canyon
One of the most scenic of the box canyons in the area, and correspondingly popular. The parking lot is a short distance from the trail head; no parking at the luxury resort.
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Broken Arrow Trail
Follow an easy 2-mile hike to Chicken Point. Well-marked trail (follow the cairns). Beautiful views. Do early in the morning before Pink Jeeps - which start around 8AM. Can also see Submarine Rock from trail. This route is popular for mountain biking.
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Cathedral Rock Trail
For a challenge, this 0.8-mile trail is steep, but the view is unparalleled. Great at sunset. Beats Airport Mesa. Can walk around the base of the rock for a less strenuous hike.
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Devil's Bridge Trail
The largest natural sandstone arch in the area. The trail is short and moderately difficult, with outstanding views at the top. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
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Honanki Heritage Site
A Sinagua cliff dwelling site with numerous pictographs, inhabited from 1100-1300 CE. The site is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service. A Red Rock Pass is required on all vehicles; the passes are not sold here and must be purchased beforehand.
Daily 9:30AM-4PMRed Rock Pass
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Palatki Heritage Site
A Sinagua archeological site with cliff dwellings and pictographs and petroglyphs, dated to 1100-1400 CE. The site is located in the Coconino National Forest, and has three interpretive trails. Reservations are recommended, as visitor numbers are managed by the rangers to limit damage to the site. A Red Rock Pass, which can be purchased at the visitor center, is required on all vehicles.
Daily 9:30AM-3PMRed Rock Pass
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Red Rock State Park
This 286-acre preserve was once part of the Smoke Trail Ranch, and has ten well-maintained hiking trails as well as a visitor center. A number of guided hikes, birdwatching walks, and astronomy events are offered.
Daily 8AM-5PM$10/vehicle (up to 4 adults)
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Slide Rock State Park
Formerly known as the Pendley Homestead, this historic apple farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is named for a slippery rock slide into a creek. Swimming encouraged.
Daily 8AM-7PM$20/vehicle (up to 4 adults)
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Desert Canyon Loop Scenic Drive
This scenic loop begins east of Interstate 17 where State Route 179 from Sedona crosses I17 to become FR618 just north of Camp Verde, Arizona. This scenic drive is a high desert landscape in the vicinity of Montezuma's Well National Monument and Montezuma's Castle National Park.
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Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive
Follow 89A through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Beautiful views of dramatic canyon walls through the pine Forest. Oak Creek runs year-round and can be viewed from many points along the route. Hike West Fork of Oak Creek, for a moderate, well-marked 2.5-mi hike, with 6 Creek crossings. Pay to park.
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Red Rock Scenic Byway
Beautiful views start on Arizona's First All-American Road, also known as the gateway to Red Rock Country. Exit I-17 and head north. The road ends in Sedona at a traffic circle. On this National Scenic Byway (south of the Village of Oak Creek on SR 179), you'll find the Coconino National Forest Visitor Center; stop there and get free maps and lots of red rock country information.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Sedona (CC BY-SA 4.0).