If you want to experience the iconic views of Sedona’s Cathedral Rock formation, head to Crescent Moon Picnic Area.
Tag: Rock
Only in a place like Arizona does rock deserve its own category. We’ve got millions of years worth of rock to show you.
Hike the back way to Soldiers Pass in Sedona on Cibola Pass Trail from Jordan Trailhead
If you’re looking to experience Soldiers Pass in Sedona, and want to avoid the well-known hassles of accessing the Soldiers Pass Trailhead, consider starting at Jordan Road trailhead and hiking Cibola Pass and Jordan Trail to Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole.
It’s hard to beat Sedona’s Fay Canyon Trail for variety and views
Few trails in the Sedona area offer as much variety with spectacular views of the famous red rock formations as Fay Canyon Trail. And it’s only about a mile long.
Magnificent views await you on Aerie Trail from Fay Canyon to Doe Mountain in Sedona
Aerie Trail starts out on a flat section of high desert near Sedona and leads up several switchbacks and traverses around the northern side of Doe Mountain.
Take an exhilarating stroll up Quartz Ridge Trail in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Since Trail #8 in Phoenix Mountains Preserves goes right by a deposit of quartz the size of a VW Bus near the top of a ridge, it has earned the nickname Quartz Ridge Trail.
Hike Airport Mesa Loop for 360-degree views of Sedona’s spectacular red rock formations
Airport Mesa Loop Trail is relatively short hike with easy access to spectacular views of some of Sedona’s most notable rock formations.
Conquer the short, steep Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona for spectacular views of red rock landscape
Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona isn’t long, but it’s steep. It’s not easy to get to the top of the trail, but the views are so worth it.
Water puddle on a rock in Navajo National Monument creates illusion of an arch
Water puddle in rock creates illusion of an arch
3 reasons to put Hanging Garden Trail near Page on your Arizona bucket list
Unlike some of the more popular natural wonders in the Page, AZ area, Hanging Garden is a spectacular short trail that’s easy to access, with no fee.
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site preserves messages from ancestral people
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site preserves stories about the lower Gila River and the various Native American people who dwelled here for centuries.
Totally awesome hiking trails in Arizona that don’t require a pass or permit
Check out a few of these trails and you’ll quickly see that you don’t need a permit to take a world-class hike in Arizona.
Phoenix resident turns rock stacking into an art form
In Arizona, few topics are as hotly debated as whether it’s okay to stack rocks. One Phoenix resident turned rock stacks (cairns) into an art form.