In every season and for every interest, there’s so much to see and do in Sedona, AZ. Sedona’s world famous scenery ranges from exquisite nooks discovered by lucky adventurers to the grandiose Red Rock vistas of international acclaim. It is possible to combine education with fun on a family outing, and burn off a little energy on one of the many different Sedona hiking trails offered in the surrounding Coconino National Forest.
With Sedona’s backyard being made up of more than 100 000 acres of pristine national forest, it is truly a dream for the outdoor enthusiast. Although there are many different options to experience the outdoors, hiking remains one of the top favorites for all ages. Hiking can be experienced by almost anyone and the well marked trails and ample parking provide visitors and locals plenty of options and information regarding hiking around Sedona.
Young families with small children will find easy trails filled with many opportunities for exploration and discovery along the way. The area is filled with abundant wildlife providing natural openings to discuss their habitats and food sources. Keep your eyes open for artifacts and signs of the earliest Native settlers of the area. The Red Rocks have many stories to tell.
More mobile explorers may wish to test themselves with some of the more challenging hikes in the region. Depending on your needs and fitness level, there are routes to satisfy just about everyone. Plan your trip around one or more of the amazing energy vortexes of the area or choose a route that tests the physical and mental endurance of your group. Regardless of the goal, each hiking trip will no doubt provide its own rewards.
As with all outdoor activities, some caution much be taken in preparation. Be sure to pack plenty of water to avoid dehydration in the desert and carry the proper emergency supplies and ample food for the group in the case of an unforeseen event. Good hiking boots are a must for any serious trip as the Red Rocks can be hard on the feet.
What are the best trails to hike at Sedona? We do not have small children. We will be hiking in late January.
Thank you!
How warm is it now?
Being from the Hill country of Texas, when we first visited a few years ago, we looked at each other and said how boring everything looks. Then we started hiking in and around Cave Creek area.
The real beauty is once you get out there. We left with a total different view.
Hello! Temperatures right now are from the low 50’s to the low 60’s during the day. We will often get a given day where it is much cooler or warmer. Dress in layers, so if it does warm up, you can peel them off.
Hi! There are many, many great trails to hike from easy to very difficult. One of my favorite moderate trails is Fay Canyon west of Sedona. Bell Rock in the Village of Oak Creek is a very popular, easy trail to one of our vortexes. Bear Mountain, on the other hand is much more difficult, but absolutely gorgeous.
The vortex areas ought to be interesting, worth hanging around awhile to see if anything unusual happens. If you go, plan to sit around and relax for awhile instead of just walking through.
How busy is it? I enjoy hiking and camping in areas without a lot of others around. Just me and nature!
Hello, and thanks for visiting! It is the first week of what will become the busiest month of the year. Spring break brings thousands to Sedona, but you need to understand that we have literally hundreds of hiking trails. There are always more difficult or more secluded trails out there without the crowd. Come and enjoy!