Thursday, 4/2/2026 - Raven's Cave Trail isn't too bad. Moderate hike. You do have to climb at the…read moreend to get to the caves. Moderate climb. Beautiful view to Sedona, AZ. Parking is tight. Fits like 7 vehicles. To get to the river on the bottom does require some climbing down. To get back, of course you have to climb back up. Put on your shoes and have fun walking/hiking. Bring some water. And please make sure to pick up after yourself. Leave the place beautiful like how you found it.

This is a fun little adventure for those who don't mind something a bit off the beaten path. The…read moretrailhead is unmarked, so using Google Maps is the best way to find it. There's a small parking area, but it wasn't too crowded when we visited. Guessing probably because not many people know about this spot. The hike itself is short and fairly uneventful until you reach the end, where you'll find a big climbing tree and a nice resting area. From there, head down the slope to the left and then turn right and you'll see a small path that lead down to the actual caves. Getting into the first cave requires navigating a slight slope, but it's very manageable. Moving from the first to the second cave is also pretty easy; there's a solid ledge you can step around with a simple 90 degree turn. It felt safe enough for younger kids as long as they took it slow. You can guide them from the side or from below the ledge. Going from the second to the third cave is the trickiest, especially for smaller statured hikers. The ledge is narrower, the walls offer less grip, and there's a rock that sticks out at the corner, so you need to step over and around it. Still, it's doable with care. If you can stabilize yourself by bracing your back against the corner and your feet against the opposite side, you can help smaller kids make the crossing safely, basically acting as a gondola lift. Again at the end, there's a small opening that you can use your back and feet to stabilize yourself and lean out a little bit for a nice view. Overall, a short, adventurous, and memorable spot. Great for adventurous families who enjoy a little scrambling! Definitely one of the more thrilling and memorable experiences for the kids on our trip.

We hiked 8 miles round trip to The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek. This is done via the Bell…read moretrail in Rim Rock. The trail head is easy to get directions from Google Maps and there are plenty of reviews there, not many here. There are 2 parking lots and a basic compostable toilet bathroom at both. The Crack is a beautiful swimming hole after a mostly flat hike but there is some elevation gain as you near the water, that is very exposed to the sun. Like zero shade. Thankfully the water to swim and cliff jump into is very cold! You'll need that after getting blasted by the sun for about 3.5 miles, one way. If you have to park in the overflow lot like we did, that will add some mileage to your trip. Bring lots of water if you hike here, we saw some people who looked like like they didn't bring enough. Hats, sunscreen, and food for snacking once you get to the swimming hole. If you do all that, you can have a nice day of hiking. It was super windy the day we were there, and plenty busy for a Sunday. There are lots of people climbing the rocks and cliff jumping into the pools. It feels a bit rowdy at times. Not a solitude/ quiet nature type experience. If you keep going past the mail swimming area, there is running water of the creek and additional pools that are more chill. I personally don't do any hiking in the valley during the summer, it's too hot for me and I don't enjoy it. So driving up north early on a Sunday morning for almost 2 hours near Sedona has to be worth it for me to want to go... this definitely was nice.

We try to do this hike every time we come to Sedona. Super long, but fun. You need a credit card…read moreto pay the $5 for parking. Get there early so you don't have to park on the overflow lot. We arrived by 7:15 am.

This is a decent hiking spot. While it does have a ton of space, it still is kind of small too and…read moregoes around in a quick circle. The biggest complaint I have is needing to pay for parking because it's not that big of a hiking trail or spot. But it can still give you a decent view of the scenery as well as see beautiful rock formations. Will also say that the spot where the memorial for where the constellation crashed is touching. However, again this is not the best hiking spot.

The Constellation trail is a great local hiking area with a series of trails through the north end…read moreof the granite dells outcropping. So if you're looking for a short easy one to three hour walk this is a great place to visit. See my older review about the naming of this park dedicated to the Navy Constellation which crashed here. There is ample parking at the trailhead and restrooms. Make sure to bring your water though because it can be hot in the summer. However their are great trees to provide rest areas. It is full of birds and wildlife.

Cool bridge…read more... Let's face it...if it don't collapse it gets 5 stars imho This is based on Roman architecture where the arch creates pressure to keep the bridge in place. Very cool looking bridge over a gully

It's a site to see this white steel-arched 200 ft. Bridge nestled among the majestic Red Rocks of…read moreSedona. This landmark catches you by surprise coming across all these gorgeous natural rock formations and then crossing this rather small man made metal structure! It looks like a scene from the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", as my friend, James M. noted. Construction began on this bridge in 1930, connecting the highway over Wilson Canyon. Completed in 1938, (some 30 years after Butch and Sundance would have roamed the Southwest) Midgley Bridge was named for a local rancher, businessman and "good roads advocate" and president of the State Highway 79 Association, Major Midgley. The drive over this narrow bridge has a beautiful view, but the driver needs to pay close attention crossing this precarious overpass, so let your shotgun partner take the photos or video! Hikers and trail blazers can park below this historic bridge and venture down several trails through the canyons and capture some breathtaking vistas. Maybe you'll even run into the "Hole-in-the-Wall" gang! "For a moment there, I thought we were in trouble!"

Hike to seven sacred pools was super easy! It's along the Soldier Pass Trail. Breathtaking views…read morealong the entire trail! I hiked on a Thursday so I had to park at 20 Carruth Drive at Posse Park to catch the FREE shuttle. You can also walk to Soldier Pass Trailhead from the lot. I actually walked back up from the trailhead to the lot after my hike instead of catching the shuttle and it was about an easy 20 minute walk. You also get to see Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole along the way!

Exploring AZ, we hiked many a trail- and while each had it's vast beauty, fun rock climbing…read morechallenges, Camping across AZ for a week vacation, we explored many trails, and each had its individual vast rock formation beauty, rock climbing challenges, and unique touches- though, a few weeks later, I can't really recall our Thunder Mountain experience- I looked at fellow reviews & photos- and it came back to me, but I figured when reviewing, if I couldn't recall it without help, then it wasn't 5 full amazing stars like other hikes in the area- I think we ended up 'off trail' into a rock scramble for the majority of our walk too- so I can't fully say if what we experienced was Thunder Mountain

The parking lot has about 20 spots so it's bigger than other trailheads. Lots of pups here…read morepawssibly due to short little trails with lots of shade and not super rocky. The views are amazing!

My husband and I recently hiked the West Fork Trail in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness. It…read moreis an absolutely gorgeous trail that is easy for all levels. You do have to cross a creek several times though so that is something to take into consideration. The trail is lush and there were beautiful nature sounds to be heard all the way from the whisper of wind through the canyon to the birds and frogs. It is a fairly popular trail so you don't feel too isolated for too long. If you prefer isolation it is still worth it for the views. At the beginning of the trail you cross a bridge that leads to apple trees and some old ruins. Then it is onto the hike. Red Rock Secret Mountain is home to several hikes that you can choose from. Will definitely be going back for more to discover the rest!

You simply MUST hike the west fork! I have hiked all over AZ, and it's prob the best one I have…read moredone. You can bring your dog, too! Just make sure you have a leash..although the leash law isn't heavily enforced if your dog is well-behaved. It's $10 to get in and park, but it really is worth it to help preserve this beautiful treasure of nature :)

This hiking spot is pretty good. It has lots of beautiful scenery and rock formations. If you can…read morefollow the trail using the provided white dots you can get a beautiful view of the damage and listen to the water as it falls. Just be careful of high grass as well as snakes. There could be some if you're not careful. The biggest problem otherwise is the parking lot. It's very small and almost always full. There's no spot then just find another spot.

Great short hike with shade on half the trail along the stream. Nice easy hike through the rocks…read moretoo.