Sedona Hiking Trails: Distance, Difficulty, Passes & Closures (2026)

Trail stats on this page come from the Forest Service's own trail pages, not crowdsourced averages β€” so the numbers are lower than the ones you'll see on apps, and they're the official ones. Each listing also answers the two questions that actually ruin Sedona days: which pass works here, and whether you can park at the trailhead at all. Several major trails are closed right now under an active wildfire closure order β€” check what's open before you plan anything.

Devil's Bridge Trail

CLOSED β€” fire order High clearance for the short route Most-photographed hike in Sedona

Sedona's most-searched hike β€” and closed right now under a fire order. All three approaches explained for when it reopens.

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Cathedral Rock Trail

Open Shuttle-only Thu–Sun Strenuous β€” real scrambling

1.1 miles, 669 ft, rated strenuous. Shuttle-only Thursday–Sunday. Best payoff per mile in Sedona.

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Bell Rock Pathway

Open Easy (USFS-rated) Restrooms on site Good for dogs

The easy one that still delivers: 185 ft of gain, wide surface, restrooms, dogs welcome, three trailheads.

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West Fork of Oak Creek Trail

CLOSED β€” fire order Red Rock Pass NOT accepted Best shade in Sedona

Shaded canyon walk with 13 stream crossings β€” closed right now, and your Red Rock Pass never worked here anyway.

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Airport Loop Trail

Open In town β€” no long drive Best sunset views

3.5-mile loop around the mesa with the widest views in Sedona. Open, in town, and no shuttle needed.

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Little Horse Trail

Open Good for beginners Shuttle-served

Open, shuttle-served, and rated good for beginners. The best easy-with-a-payoff hike right now.

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Broken Arrow Trail

Open Shared with jeep tours Spectacular views (USFS)

Open, moderately easy, spectacular views β€” and shared with the famous jeep route.

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Courthouse Butte Loop

Open Only 297 ft of gain Easy parking

3.8 miles around the butte, only 297 ft of gain, and open. The quiet alternative to Bell Rock.

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Fay Canyon Trail

Access restricted Only 144 ft of gain USFS-rated Easy

The only flatly 'Easy' rating in Sedona β€” but the trailhead is inside the closure area right now.

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Doe Mountain Trail

Likely closed 360Β° mesa-top views

A short sharp climb to a flat mesa top with 360Β° views β€” but the access road is inside the closure corridor.

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Bear Mountain Trail

Access restricted 2,289 ft of gain Views the entire way (USFS)

The hardest day hike here: 2,289 ft of gain, 5+ hours, strenuous. Access restricted right now.

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Soldier Pass Trail

CLOSED β€” fire order Only 14 spaces

Devil's Kitchen and the Seven Sacred Pools, from a 14-space lot. Closed right now.

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Brins Mesa Trail

CLOSED β€” fire order Easy to moderate

Easy-to-moderate mesa walking with unobstructed red rock views. Closed right now.

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Wilson Mountain Trail

CLOSED β€” fire order 2,400 ft of gain Best panorama (USFS)

2,400 ft of climbing to the biggest panorama in the area. Closed right now.

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Huckaby Trail

North end closed Only 170 ft of gain

A creekside traverse with a split status β€” south end open, north end inside the closure.

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