Sculpted cliffs, exotic formations and sudden towers of stone create a skyline that exists no place else on earth. That dramatic array of red rocks defines Sedona. They’re also what seduce visitors. We want to be among them, to explore the vast wonders and savor the delicious details.
With nearly two million acres of national forest and four wilderness areas surrounding the town of Sedona, plenty of adventures await. Hikers and mountain bikers delve into the landscape on the network of trails—over 300 miles of pathways that fan out in all directions.
Others want to dip their wheels into this rugged terrain. Off-roaders can rumble into the outback along dozens of jeep trails that range from wide gravel roads to rutted boulder-strewn paths to faint vertical climbs that would give a desert bighorn a panic attack. Off-road vehicles are available for rent in town. Tours are offered along with maps and information. Choose the type of outing that’s right for you and aim for a distant horizon. Experience a corner of wild country that few ever get to see. Along the way, you’ll witness views that stay with you the rest of your life.
History buffs will run out of vacation days long before they run out of fascinating archeology sites to explore. Step into a different era when you visit the ancient pueblos of the native people who inhabited this land for thousands of years. Dwellings, artifacts and mysterious art etched into boulders and cliffs have survived the centuries. Sites like Palatki, Honanki, Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well, Tuzigoot and V Bar V are just a few of the sites that tell the complex story of region’s past.
The legacy of Sedona is written outdoors, in the fertile volcanic soil, along clear-running streams and in deep sheltered canyons. People have always been drawn to an oasis like this. Once they arrive, they head for the outdoors. What are you waiting for?
