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.

Located less than an hour away from Flagstaff, the popular tourist town of Sedona named after…read moreSedona Arabella Miller Schnebly, the wife of Theodore Carlton Schnebly, its first postmaster, welcomes visitors from all over the globe. Nowhere else will one find a landscape as dramatically colorful. The towering red rocks and jagged sandstone buttes matched against an almost always blue sky have beckoned artists for years. After recommendations from family and friends, my partner and I stopped this morning for breakfast. Thanks to Bobbi from the HP, she recommended us to go to Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook as first-timers, and my 1,000 reviews are just minutes from the main downtown area. Sitting right above the main scenic corridor between Highway 89A and Highway 179, it offers panoramic views of Sedona's red rock formations, making it a popular spot for sunrise, sunset, and stargazing, with easy car access to a large parking lot at $3. From this viewpoint, one gets a clear look at many of Sedona's major landmarks shown on the metal artwork from Cook's Comb, Little Sugarloaf to Capital Butte, Coffee Pot etc. In my opinion, this is the best vantage point, as no hiking is required, making this an ideal stop for families, seniors, or anyone short on time.

They charge you three dollars just to look at a jampacked lookout spot with so many people…read more.. pretty ridiculous

I really enjoyed Posse Grounds Park. It is a community park that has something for everyone. The…read morewide open spaces are perfect for walking, picnicking, or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. It's clean, well maintained, and feels very welcoming for families, kids, and visitors of all ages. We did a few hikes around here in the Sedona area and absolutely loved it!

Love love love this park! Found it as we were driving by. The kids loved riding their bikes on the…read moretrails and at the skate park! The playground was super cute and well maintained. We brought our lunch and ate at the picnic tables. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWpZV7Pgb58/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @_mrs.campos_

We really enjoyed our first visit to Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona, AZ…read more Crescent Moon Ranch was only a 7 minute drive from our hotel the Courtyard by Marriott Sedona and the park is kid friendly. The park is known for its stunning views of Cathedral Rock reflecting in Oak Creek. It offers picnic areas, easy hiking trails along the creek, swimming holes, and historic buildings, with an entrance fee of $15 for vehicles and $2 for area map. The park is dog-friendly (on leash) and provides a scenic, family-friendly experience with opportunities for wading, fishing, and photography.  There are paved and dirt trails. We arrived at 11am on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. There were a few parking spots available but I've heard that the area gets very busy on the weekends so try getting to the park before 10am. We enjoyed swimming and recommend bringing snacks, drinks, beach chairs and towels. Also, bring water shoes and floats to enjoy swimming in the creek. Check it out when in the area a must visit!! Happy Yelping :)

I came to this park to ground myself with nature and calm my vagus nerve. What I experienced was…read morenothing short of euphoria. After a short hike down to the creek, I nestled up on the shore. I could feel the warmth of the sun soaked rock contrasted against the coolness of the creek. I could hear the cascading water, chirps from the birds, and my own deep breathing tied to my meditation. I highly recommend visiting here to reset your own soul.

Beautiful hike for all fitness levels. Parts of the trails can be steep but you can modify your…read moreexperience to accommodate your level. Well-maintained, spotless, no trash or graffiti (shocking for someone from LA, sadly). Free parking and no admission. Highly recommended.

I've been hiking quite a bit this summer and I saw this trail as an option. I have a pup and she…read moreisn't the most athletic so I needed to find something she could handle. I definitely would call this a beginners trail, it's not super challenging, mostly flat and easy to access. Because of these things, the trail does get crowded I've heard, but we were lucky when we went and it was pretty quiet, though we were there on a weekday morning. As you go along the trail, it is of course beautiful because we are in Northern Arizona, but the unexpected beauty of this giant red rock wall that appears almost out of nowhere is incredible. There are also caves that are super cool and fun to imagine how they came to be. I had a great time on this hike and would absolutely suggest it for the beginner hiker, considering it is only about 3 miles, or those that just want a great time outdoors soaking in the glory of Northern Arizona.

Oak Creek Canyon is the gateway to Sedona. Take SR89A for a scenic tour of the beautiful red rock…read moreformations and into the town of Oak Creek. You will ohhh and ahhh at the view that is just breathtaking. Pull outs along the way.

Lovely hike with spectacular views. Great parking lot with plenty of parking…read more Not a hard hike. Bring water and sunscreen

We rented ATVs and rode up here, which took about 20-30 minutes to reach the top. Once you arrive,…read morethere's a $5 fee to park your vehicle. They have a small area with restrooms, trash cans, and even complimentary ice water, which was a really nice touch, especially after riding in the heat. From the parking area, it's about a 5-minute walk up to the site. It's pretty cool to see, and there's a short path where you can walk around and take it all in. The walk itself is very quick, but the site is still interesting and worth checking out if you're already in the area. Overall, it's a neat stop and a nice break during the ride. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way just for this, but if you're nearby it's definitely worth a quick visit.

Recently, I visited the Honanki heritage site in Sedona. The road to arrive is a little rough and…read moreit is a dirt road so you will want a high clearance vehicle. Once you arrive, there is a short and accessible hike to arrive to the cliff dwellings. The place is truly magical and historical. There are many pictographs and petroglyphs on the walls. The Sinagua people inhabited the structures in AD 1150-1530. I went in the mid afternoon and it was very quiet there ... only saw a few people.

Wow! Amazing views and easy parking. The trail is rocky but safe and offers stunning vistas…read more If heights scare you, stick to the simple mesa rock hike instead of the loop.

We got to the trailhead about an hour before sunset thinking that we could finish in time. Boy were…read morewe wrong! We did get to witness some lovely sunset colors and sunset glow on the rock formations but had to finish the last mile and a half of the hike in the dark. Womp womp. The trail was very clearly marked, even in the dark using just the flashlight of my cell phone. It was fairly rocky in some parts but nothing too technical.