Devil's Bridge
The largest natural sandstone arch around Sedona.
1.6 mi round trip from the Devil's Bridge Trailhead, or about 4 mi from the Mescal Trailhead (371 ft of gain); moderate, with a steep final climb. About 3.5 mi from the house. Shuttle Route 11/12 from Posse Grounds. The pin is the Mescal Trailhead.
Cathedral Rock
A short, intense scramble up to the saddle; also a vortex site.
1.2 mi round trip, rated hard. About 5.8 mi from the house. Shuttle Route 15 from North SR-179; the trailhead lot is closed to cars Thursday through Sunday.
Soldier Pass
Past the Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, the Seven Sacred Pools, and Soldier Pass Cave.
4.5 mi round trip, moderate. About 1.8 mi from the house, the closest of these. Shuttle Route 14 from Posse Grounds.
Bell Rock Pathway
An easy, wide trail circling the formation, with an optional scramble.
3.6 mi round trip, easy to moderate. About 8.2 mi from the house. Shuttle Route 15, Little Horse stop.
Boynton Canyon (Subway Cave)
Desert that opens into pine forest, with the Subway Cave spur about 2 mi in (look for the big alligator juniper; the turnoff is unmarked).
6.1 to 7.5 mi round trip, moderate. About 5.2 mi from the house. Shuttle Route 11 from West SR-89A.
Fay Canyon
Flat and shaded, with the hidden Fay Canyon Arch about 0.6 mi in on the right.
2.4 mi round trip, easy. About 5.5 mi from the house. No shuttle; park at the lot across from the trailhead.
West Fork of Oak Creek
A top-rated canyon trail along the stream, with 13-plus crossings and good fall color.
6.9 mi round trip, moderate. About 11.5 mi from the house. No shuttle; park at Call of the Canyon and arrive by 8 AM ($12 fee).
Birthing Cave
A heart-shaped alcove with a steep, slippery final 100 yards and great photos.
2.0 mi round trip, easy to moderate. About 4.8 mi from the house. No shuttle; start from the Long Canyon Trailhead.
Doe Mountain
Switchbacks up to a flat-topped mesa with 360-degree views; balloons launch nearby at dawn.
1.5 to 2.6 mi round trip, moderate. About 6.1 mi from the house. No shuttle; it shares the Fay Canyon parking.
Airport Loop Trail
A loop around Airport Mesa with constant views and the Airport Mesa Vortex at the start.
3.2 mi round trip, moderate. About 2.5 mi from the house. No shuttle; park at the Airport Mesa Overlook (limited paid parking).
