I'm a beginner hiker and this trail was no problem for me! It was definitely challenging, but was an overall easy trail to climb up. Beautiful views while climbing up the trail. Once you're at the top there's so many spots to explore! Went at sunset and it was just beautiful! Lots of parking spots available and you do have to pay $5 to park here. read more

Doe Mountain Trails - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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Great trails here! Mixed use for runners, hikers and mountain bikers. $5 or America the Beautiful Pass to park at this trailhead. Limited parking but we arrived early and got one of the last spots. Environmental toilets. Large trash bin near the toilets. Trails were well marked and maintained but some of the maps were a little confusing. We did a sort of loop that mostly consisted of Cockscomb Trail with a little bit of Aerie and finished with brief section walking along the highway to get to our car faster and avoid an advanced trail. Great views of the red rocks, some cool cacti, birds and deer, and not very crowded. Also, everyone we encountered here was so polite and followed standard trail etiquette. The bikers here were great with informing us of how many were in their group. Hardly any litter which was great to see. People seem very respectful here. This trail could be rough in the summer because there is a lot of sun exposure but was perfect in January. Really glad we drove a bit farther out from VOC to do this trail. read more

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Came here with my hiking group to help with trail maintenance and repair with USFS and other groups also volunteering for the day. This is a beautiful, short hike up to the top (maybe a mile), and we got to help hoe and lop our way to the top while chit chatting with other volunteers. The views were great, we got a nice workout in and did our civic service for trails. I truly enjoyed this half day activity, was so much fun! read more

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A hike I can handle! :) Great scenery, easy to hike and great for kids. The only downside was the lack of reception so it was hard to find the trail head. After parking to the side kind hikers pointed out where to go. Newbies! read more

I guess I can see why this trail is recommended for sunrise and sunsets. On either side of the peak you can either face east or walk over about 2 min and face west. There is no 360 view however. The east view looks into a valley that is lush with a backdrop of red stoned mountains that the sun would come over. The West view gives an almost unobstructed view of the horizon as the Sun drops below it. I am not sure that I would come up for either to be honest. There are better and easier trails for that and you can get the full unobstructed 360 view on other trails. Doe Mountain itself is an easy enough trail. It wasn't as hard as all the guides make it out to be. The switchbacks make the incline much more gentle. Just beware of the overgrowth of cacti along the trail! read more

My husband and I loved this trail in Sedona!!! I would characterize this one as a hike that has a quick ascend (high elevation fast), a quick overall hike (maybe about 30 mins from bottom to top), and not very crowded. This was a fairly easy hike too, with well-paved paths, and also very easy to navigate. Parking easy, and plentiful here too! Unfortunately, we were about 90% to the top, and it started to rain on us!!!! Good thing we trekked down when we did, because it started to flash flood. The well-paved paths quickly turned into mud and became slippery; lots of paths turned into mini rivers. Be careful out there! Wish we were to see the viewpoint at the top..sad times. Until next time! read more

There is nothing more spectacular than a sunrise on the top of Doe Mountain this morning. Come about 45 minutes before sunrise and hike up the mountain. Recommend a good pair of lightweight hiking boots and at least a 2L hydration backpack. $5 day pass for Red Rock parking. Lot fills about 20 cars. It's 7:30am and there are only 5 cars in the lot. Enjoy being up here with the birds above the clouds watching the sun rise!! read more

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Really enjoyed this hike. It's dry and dusty but that's to be expected. Well maintained easy to follow trail. It's basically a bunch of switchbacks to get to the mesa on top. Some areas are narrow and can be thought of as steep. My heights-beware spouse had to turn around pretty quickly and go sit in the car. It's beautiful at the top with astounding views. No railings and there are definitely drop offs if you wander near the edges. The whole trip took me about 1 1/2 hours and included lots of picture taking. There is a Red Rocks parking pass required that is $5. Credit card only. read more

Doe Mountain Trails - Views from the top - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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11/25/22: Great views of the whole shabang up top. Less torursists at this trail. It's 0.7 miles up with switchbacks. Watch your footing in a few spots. Day park pass was $5. The usual 15 car parking lot in Sedona. read more

Doe Mountain Trails - Atop Doe Mtn. - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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If you are ever in Phoenix taking the drive to the Grand Canyon then you have to stop in Sedona. Amazing beautiful scenery. So many hiking trail as well... We did the 6am hike in Doe Mountain to watch the sunrise. AMAZING!!! Just amazing. This is where the hot air balloon ride also occurs. GPS actually takes you to the trail you want. Many different length trails to explore. It only cost $5 to park your car. Well worth it. There are many small dinners ( love small places to eat with a home feeling). The gas is a little pricey. Overall well worth the drive to explore. read more

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My husband and I were only able to do two hikes on our recent Sedona trip, but this was my favorite. I think if we had done even more hiking that this would still be my favorite. It only took us an hour roundtrip and it was a relatively easy hike. This is the perfect hike to get a great view of the area. There is a small parking lot in front of the trailhead. There is a machine to pay for parking. We were lucky because parking was free on the holiday when we visited. At six in the morning there was plenty of parking available. The trail starts relatively flat and then turns into a more narrowed winding path up. This trail would be great for all hiking levels because it wasn't too strenuous. It didn't have many steep inclines or any spots that would scare those with a fear of heights. At the top we found a large flat area with plenty of scenic views. It's amazing how easy it was to climb so high. Since our hike was so early we saw plenty of hot air balloons in the area too. read more

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Best bang for your buck hike in Sedona. Plenty of switchbacks with a rewarding view that can't be beat.

I'm surprise of how this is highly rated but not really much in this trail. My boys and I checked it to watch the sunset. But the trail is too narrow and not much when you reach the top read more

Amazing shorter hike. Definitely a little challenging but the view at the top is so worth it. There is a parking lot in front and you can purchase your red rock pass here. read more

This trail is a must if you're looking for a quick, moderate hike you can do with kids! Let me tell you the views did not let down! We went an hour before sunset and by the time we made it to the top it was perfect lighting for pictures! We came down here for one night and wanted to do a quick trail with our big family, I'm so glad we found this trail! Everything about it was perfect! Total time 1 hr round trip with taking pics and being patient with kids. You can buy your red rock pass right at the parking lot before you hike up. Totally recommend! read more

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We did this as our first hike in Sedona. We drove past 2 parking lots that were completely full for other hikes in the area. When we got to Doe Mountain there were only 4 cars in the lot. We headed up the trail mid morning and were treated to amazing vistas. It is a winding trail up the side of the mountain with some steep parts along the way. At the top it is a mesa and you can walk across and see the beautiful vistas of the red rocks and valley below. There are trails all over the mesa and you could spend lots of time on flat hikes once you get to the top. The next day we did a balloon flight and it went over the area so it was fun to see where we had been the day before. read more

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Beyond rewarding view! It's definitely one of the easiest trails in Sedona. I would recommend the sunrise view! We loved watching the hot air balloons take off and just take in all the beauty of the city! read more

Nice hike! 0.6 miles of steep climbing and switchbacks up (trail is maintained/little scrambling needed) then there is a 1.3 mile walk around the Mesa at the top. It's pretty cool because you can walk around the whole top of the mountain and see 360 degree views. Definitely would recommend for a quick hike. The climb up only took us about 15 minutes with no breaks. read more

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The main reason my husband I come up to Sedona is for the hiking. This trip we decided to check out Doe Mountain and ended up hiking the Aerie and Cockscomb trails which essentially circles Doe Mountain in 5-6 miles. The trails were easy-to-moderate in difficulty level and most of the other people we saw on the trails were on mountain bikes, but the trails themselves were not crowded on the Saturday morning we ventured out. The Aerie Trail offers amazing views of the other Mountains and you can even see Jerome in the distance so bring your camera (or phone) as they will be safe on these low difficulty trails! read more

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Moderate difficulty. Technical at times and young kids would make me nervous. 14% grade but when you get to the top- WOW, just WOW read more

Doe Mountain Trails - Great place to eat a light snack and enjoy the view - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

The place to be at sunset!!! Doe Mountain is off the beaten path so it's not too crowded. To get there DO NOT follow Yelp address/map coordinates, follow the sings for the trailhead off the main drive. The trail is vigorous and scenic, after a speedy 20-30 minute hike you will be rewarded with access to Doe Mesa. Spend some time walking around. Take in the 360 degree views. It's as sweet as it gets in Sedona. If hiking down after sunset, a flashlight might be a good idea (as it always is). read more

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This is such an amazing hike! And I did it with a 3 year old on my back! It consists of easy switchbacks up a hill with amazing views of the valley all the way up. At the top you can see the other side of the valley which is even more amazing. I would highly suggest this hike! read more

5 stars for the view. The Doe Mountain trail is quick 1.5 hour hike in West Sedona. In context to difficulty it is a moderate trail, climbs about 400 feet or so - fairly gradual incline. From the top the views are gorgeous, in the distance you can see Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Courthouse. The mountain is a table top and hikers can chose to walk around the cliff edges. Highly recommended. read more

Doe Mountain Trails - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Great hike with the kiddos and an amazing view at the top!! The trail was not busy and anyone we did see was super friendly! Have fun!

A gorgeous trail with amazing 360 views at the top. I'd say it would take an hour round trip without the photo ops. See photos - it's a trail not to be missed in West Sedona! read more

Doe Mountain Trails - View from the top - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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This is a great hike up to a mesa. Although its no super easy as it goes up the whole time and there are some rocks to scamper over, it is not very difficult either. Saw families and people of elderly age on top. It took my wife and I about 1.5 hours round trip and we stayed on top for about 20 minutes. The view up on top is super cool and reminded me of how small we all are. read more

This hike has amazing views when you get to the top. I think this is hands down the best hike around Sedona! its not to hard to do and you get tons of nice views to take some pics read more

Doe Mountain Trails - Hiking Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

This was my second hike in Sedona and I really enjoyed it. The scenery was amazing and the hike was pretty easy. This is the trail that the Arch is off of and that segway is amazing. read more

This was definently worth the hike. The trailhead is unassuming, and the trail consists of switchbacks and a bit of scrambling, but the view from 5000+ feet is amazing! The trail is moderate, but not too hard, and it is not too long or short. read more

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Another Great Climb This trail was surprisingly not crowded, so we were able to enjoy our time here without seeing more than four other humans. Like almost every other trail in the Sedona area, there are amazing views to behold during the climb and at the top. Note: the America the Beautiful pass can be used here. read more

Loved the hike and view from top. More scrambling up rocks than I do on trails in my home state. Thought it was fairly difficult, was going to turn around but had encouragement from a couple fellow hikers and made it. read more

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