Devil's Bridge
Sedona, Arizona
| Address: | Devils Bridge, Devil's Bridge Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA |
| GPS: |
34°54'6.9"N 111°48'39.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.60 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Restrooms Trails Rocks Wildflowers Pet Friendly Bicycles Lakes Rivers Waterfalls Streams Glaciers Ponds Paintball Permitted
Hike
We loved the red rock views on this hike! It's a 3.6 mile round-trip trail, on rocky/sandy ground, and is fairly easy, until the last mile, which is steep. Dozens of jeeps and ATVs passed us - there are plenty of local tourist companies that can take you up there if you don't want to hike the whole way. Lots of dogs on the trail (use a leash). At the end, Devil's Bridge was AMAZING and beautiful! We hiked on Memorial Day weekend, and it was suuuper busy, so people were waiting in line to go out onto the rock bridge and take a selfie. We didn't want to wait forever so we just took a picture from the mountain. :) The weather at the end of May was lovely - not a cloud in the sky, but breezy enough that we didn't get too hot (probably 80 degrees F while we were hiking at 1:00 pm). There were soooo many cars that we had to park on the main road, and that added about a mile to our hike each way. We hiked with our 1 year old toddler, and just ended up taking turns carrying him the whole way since we didn't have a baby backpack. It took us about 2 hours to get up and about 90 minutes to get down.
Recommendations:
Take plenty of water. Go early so you can park in the parking lot or at least close to the trailhead. The trail is not good for a stroller; use a backpack for your baby. You'll want a camera - the views are breathtaking!
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sedona, Arizona
- Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto AZ-89A (417 ft)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-89A (3.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Dry Creek Rd (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Vultee Arch (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto Dry Creek Rd (354 ft)
There is a parking lot for the trailhead, but it was full, so we parked way down the road, on the narrow shoulder. Go early so you can park close to the trailhead.
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