Easy Hikes in Sedona (2026)

"Easy" here means the Forest Service rates it easy โ€” not that a blog called it beginner-friendly. That's a short list in Sedona, because most of the famous hikes involve real scrambling. Anything requiring hands-on-rock is excluded, and each page tells you the pass and parking situation.

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

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

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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 โ€” and shared with the famous jeep route.

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Fay Canyon Trail

Access restricted Only 144 ft of gain USFS-rated Easy

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

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