A great guide to Sedona in the Grand Canyon. I went in October and the weather was great and cool though it was chilly at the Grand Canyon. This guide includes, hikes, bites and what I brought!
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Sedona Hikes
Things to bring
Bites
Grand Canyon
Sedona Hikes
Some of my favorite hikes in the Sedona area ranging from easy to exterme
Distance: 1 mile, Total Climb ~ 400ft. This hike is steeper but the views are amazing from the top. If the climb is too harsh, there is a 4 mile loop trail around the 2 rocks.
Bell Rock Trailhead ·
A 3 mile loop trail around Sedona Airport with great views. It is rated easy.
Airport Loop Trail
A 2 mile hike to a cave that is fairly easy, though getting into/to the cave is more steep. Park along Long Canyon Road.
Birthing Cave
A fairly easy, flat and sandy trail that is 2 miles long. You can also do a side trail that takes you to Fay Canyon Arch. Park at the Boynton Pass Road parking lot.
Fay Canyon Trail
One of the best hikes in Sedona it is 2 miles roundtrip if have a 4WD high-clearance vehicle otherwise you will have to start at Dry Creek Trailhead. It is mostly flat getting to the bridge though.
Devil's Bridge Trailhead
A steep 700 climb trail that is a little over 1 mile long. It has nice views from the top though!
Cathedral Rock Trailhead
A extreme 5 mile long trail that is around 2,000 feet climb. At the top there are great views of all of the red rocks!
Bear Mountain Trail
Things to bring
A list to what I brought with my whether it was hikes or packing in general
My favorite packing cubes. They compress so if you are not using them on the way back from a trip they don't take up extra space! They come in many different colors too.
BAGSMART Compression Packing Cubes for Travel
Hiking stick that is helpful for people with balancing issues.
2pk Adjustable Trekking Poles Black - All In Motion™
If you love to hike long distance like me this is the backpack I use. It holds 2 liters of water, which is great for long periods!
High Sierra HydraHike 2.0 4L Hydration Water Backpack with Insulated Reservoir Pocket for Hiking,
A portable charger. It does work on all phones. Important to keep your phone charged when in remote areas!
Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
Another more compact/smaller portable charger
Anker 5000mAh Power Bank PowerCore 5K 12W 1A1C - Black
Handheld cooling fan, super helpful in the heat. It also can be used as a portable phone charger.
Portable Handheld Fan, Mini Rechargeable Hand Fan
Deodorant wipes, especially helpful in the heat.
Dew Well - Refresh Deodorant Wipes
This water bottle is reusable and plastic so it is lightweight. Make sure to stay hydrated and bring water on all hikes!
Takeya 24 oz Tritan Water Bottle, BPA Free
My favorite hiking shoes, they are super grippy and comfortable and for men and women!
Cloudaway 2 | Black
Bites
Some great food options around Sedona
A Mexican restaurant with great food and service!
89Agave Cantina · 254 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
A steakhouse with amazing views and a nice atmosphere
An Italian restaurant with select seat that have nice views of the red rocks. It looks amazing during sunset and the food average.
Hideaway House
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon was over 2 hour drive from Sedona and we spent half the day there. Below are listed some walks and viewpoints to visit while at the canyon. Be sure to check for random closures of the park!
A small cafe at the visitor center. The food options are extermely limited there so be sure to pack food too.
Bright Angel Bikes & Café at Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Viewpoint of the Rim canyon
Mather Point
Another viewpoint towards the eastern side of the park
Grandview Point
A hiking trail on the western side of the park. You must take the free bus to get here and it stops at most of the viewpoints on the way
Hermit Trailhead · Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
A 7 mile trail along the canyon that goes from Hermit's rest to the Grand Canyon Village. If you get tired you can always take the bus along the trail!
South Rim Trail · Rim Trail
A hiking trail that goes into the canyon, has great views!
