Best of Sedona
Vortex trails, desert sunsets, and swimming holes off the highway.
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures perfect for the red-rock trails. Midsummer is hot, and trails are quietest outside the peak holiday weekends.
Day 1 · Red Rock Arrival & Vortex Views
- 1Chapel of the Holy Cross
Iconic chapel built into the red rocks with stunning panoramic views.
- 2Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Browse art galleries and shops in a beautiful, hacienda-style setting.
- 3Airport Mesa Scenic Lookout
Enjoy an easy sunset view and experience a known vortex site.
Day 2 · Trails, Creeks & Canyon Colors
- 1Boynton Canyon Trail
Hike to another powerful vortex spot with incredible scenery.
- 2Slide Rock State Park
Cool off and slide down natural water chutes in Oak Creek (arrive early!).
- 3West Fork of Oak Creek Trail
A scenic, relatively easy hike with several creek crossings and towering canyon walls.
- 4Mesa Grill Sedona
Enjoy a delicious dinner with fantastic views of the red rocks and airport runway.
Day 3 · Panoramic Perspectives & Desert Relaxation
- 1Doe Mountain Trail
A short, rewarding hike to a flat-topped mesa with 360-degree views.
- 2Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
A peaceful outdoor spiritual park perfect for quiet reflection.
- 3Crescent Moon Picnic Site (Red Rock Crossing)
Capture the iconic Cathedral Rock reflection in Oak Creek, especially beautiful in the late afternoon.
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