Hiking Cathedral Rock Trail #170

Sedona, Arizona

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Distance

1.5 miles

Elevation Gain

700 ft

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Added by Brian Cahill

This short hike is a must if you visit Sedona, it’s everything you would want in a Sedona hike! With breathtaking views, stunning red rocks, great photo opportunities! It’s credited to be a “vortex” and very easy to drive to!

Its an easy hike but still a challenge to those
who don’t ever hike. For those who aren’t able to hike the steep rocks, you don’t have to go all the way up. There is a huge space on-top of a red-rock, that's not too far from the parking lot, that many people like to use for meditation!

The hike is 1.5 miles with 700ft elevation gain, can be done year around except if it snows, which isn't very often.

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