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ATVs & off-road

Sedona is a top off-road destination, and the draw is the street-legal setup: rent a side-by-side, drive it on the paved roads straight to the trailheads, and skip the trailer. A few rules keep it legal and low-impact. Out-of-state vehicles need a temporary Arizona OHV decal (rentals already have one). Stay on the trail to protect the cryptobiotic soil, which means the designated 4x4 forest roads only. And keep the speed and noise down through the residential areas.

Red Rock ATV Reservation Center

Side-by-side rentals, less than a mile from the house in West Sedona.

1590 W State Rte 89A, Sedona AZ 86336. Phone (928) 282-8945, atvrentalssedona.com. Book ahead in peak season.

Sedona ATV Rental

A second side-by-side rental shop, also under a mile away.

2740 W State Rte 89A, Sedona AZ 86336. Phone (928) 204-0000, atvsedona.com. Book ahead in peak season.

Broken Arrow

Sedona's most famous off-road trail, over slickrock and through the technical Devil's Staircase.

About 4 mi out and back, moderate to hard. Roughly 2.7 mi from the house. Shared with Pink Jeep Tours, so yield when it's safe.

Schnebly Hill Road

A historic wagon road climbing to the Mogollon Rim, with dramatic views and a good sunset.

Easy to moderate, but very rocky (air down if allowed). About 2.5 mi from the house.

Diamondback Gulch

A West Sedona 'rollercoaster' of creek beds and climbs, with some solitude.

Moderate. About 6.3 mi from the house.

Outlaw Trail

A loop out near the Honanki Heritage Site, with cliff dwellings and rock art.

About 7 to 11 mi (FR 9549/9549B/9551), easy to moderate. Roughly 19 mi from the house. Drive 89A about 10 mi, turn right on FR 525 (N Loy Butte Rd), and go about 9 mi to Honanki. Arrive before 3 PM if you want to see the ruins.

Greasy Spoon

A high-desert connector linking Dry Creek to 89A, with moderate ledges and a route into more remote areas.

Moderate. About 4.8 mi from the house.