If you have read any of my other pages on Arizona, you know that Sedona is one of my absolute favorite places in the country. Not only does the town have a cool vibe, some of the best hikes can be found in this red rock paradise. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you purchase after clicking an affiliate link we may receive small commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Where is Sedona? Sedona is in north central Arizona. Directions to Sedona Hikes Great hikes can be found throughout the entire Sedona area. We divided the hikes based on the part of town they can be found in using the “Y” roundabout as our compass point. If you’re driving from Phoenix on Interstate 17 you will enter the Red Rock area via 179 and the Village of Oak Creek will be your first stop. Hikes Near the Village of Oak Creek On your way into Red Rock country stop at the Visitor Center to pick up any maps and Red Rock passes you will need. Baldwin Trail An easy hike to a swimming hole and direct views of Cathedral Rock. Baldwin Trail is a level trail that winds you to Cathedral Rock. A quick side detour and you can cool off in Oak Creek. Distance: 3.2 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 150 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Cathedral Rock Trailhead There are so many beautiful hikes in Sedona it is hard to choose a favorite, but the Cathedral Rock trailhead is a serious contender. Distance: 1.4 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 600 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Bell Rock Vista One of the most well known red rock formation in Sedona, the Bell Rock Vista Trailhead, takes you to one of Sedona’s famous vortex sites. The energy here is considered “upflow” or a masculine energy. Distance: .8 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 200 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Courthouse Butte Distance: 7.2 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 250 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Broken Arrow West Sedona Arizona Hikes Hikes with trails west of Sedona’s “Y” intersection. Seven Sacred Pools & Soldier’s Pass Sedona Arizona hikes From Thursday through Sunday Soldier’s Pass trailhead requires you to use the free Sedona shuttle. Distance: 4.8 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 450 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Airport Mesa Want a hike with sweeping vistas? Looking for the best spot to see the sunset in Sedona? Visit Airport Mesa.  It is also very popular, so get here early if you want to share your romantic evening with dozens of other people. Seriously though, this is a must see spot. The area is beautiful to watch the sunset or take in the view any other time of day. Distance: .8 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 200 feet Fee: Depends. If you’re lucky you might be able to find a free parking spot (there are only ten). Otherwise in the upper much larger parking lot it is a $3.00 fee. Devil’s Bridge Trail Devil’s Bridge is a fantastic hike. One of my favorite hikes in the Sedona area. From the trail head the hike is just under 2 miles round trip. However, depending on where you can find a place to park you can easily add another 2 miles to the hike. Doe Mountain Fay Canyon Trail Distance: 1.4 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 400 feet Fee: Yes, fee site. Use Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. You can purchase at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce or Oak Creek visitor center. Alternatively you can purchase a pass at the trailhead kiosk (credit cards only). Boynton Canyon Trail Distance: .4 miles round trip from trailhead to vista or 5 miles round trip for Boynton Canyon Elevation Change: 140 feet for Vista trail /450 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. You can purchase at the Sedona or Oak Creek visitor center. Alternatively you can purchase a pass at the trailhead kiosk (credit cards only). Birthing Cave in Sedona The birthing cave is a popular hiking destination in Sedona. To reach the cave you will need to park at the Long Canyon trailhead. Distance: 2 miles round trip from trailhead. Fee: No fee. Uptown Sedona Arizona Stunning Hikes Driving north of 89A through the Uptown Sedona area leads you to some beautiful hikes along Oak Creek Canyon. Some of our favorite hikes in this area include: Midgley Bridge Midgley Bridge is a short hike near it’s namesake, Midgley Bridge. Parking is very limited. If you are coming from uptown Sedona parking is directly to your left after you cross the bridge. Distance: .8 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 200 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. Use a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. West Fork Trail – Call of the Canyon One of the most colorful fall hiking trails in Arizona, West Fork Trail is just north of Sedona in Oak Creek. It is our favorite spot to see the changing colors of the leaves. Distance: 7 miles round trip from trailhead. Elevation Change: 230 feet Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. As of 2024, it is a $12.00 fee. You cannot use your Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful pass here. Crescent Moon Park Crescent Moon park is one of our favorite parks in Sedona. If you are looking for a great view of Cathedral Rock or a nice place for a picnic stop by this park. The park is on the west side of Sedona. Fee: Yes, this is a fee site. As of 2024, the fee is $12.00. You cannot use your Red Rock pass or America the Beautiful Pass here. Sedona Hiking Tips If you’re hiking make sure you have a Red Rock Pass or parking pass for the location you want to hike. If you do not have a pass, most trailheads have a place to pay for parking in cash. The pass, however, makes this a much smoother process. If you’re spending any amount of time in Sedona I would recommend obtaining a pass. Get there early because parking is limited and fill up quickly at almost every trailhead. Don’t forget to bring water, lots of water. Dogs are allowed on many of the trails, however they must be on a leash. First Time Visitor to Sedona? Check out our blog post on An Essential Guide to Sedona Arizona for First Time Visitors