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Devil's Bridge, Sedona, AZ

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Devil's Bridge

Devil's Bridge Trailhead, Dry Creek Rd (FR 152) · Sedona, AZ

Why you should go…

Devil's Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area, reached by a 1.6-mile roundtrip trail in Coconino National Forest that gains 371 feet. The path climbs through red rock country, then you can stand below the 50-foot arch or climb to the top and walk out onto the span. The unpaved road to the trailhead needs a high-clearance vehicle, so many hikers start from the Mescal or Chuckwagon trails, which add distance.

  • #hiking trail
  • #natural arch
  • #red rocks
  • #sedona hike

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Devil's Bridge, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Apex Air Tours

    $50+

    Jet-powered helicopter tours over Sedona's red rock canyons, departing from Sedona Airport.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Sedona Red Rock Tours

    $50+

    Guided van sightseeing, hiking, vortex and stargazing tours of Sedona's red rock country, plus full-day trips to the Grand Canyon, from an office in Sedona.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Guidance Air

    $50+

    Helicopter tour and charter operator based in Sedona offering scenic flights over red rock country and the Grand Canyon.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Cathedral Rock

    Under $25

    Scramble a short, steep trail up a red sandstone butte to saddles between its spires with wide views over Sedona's red rock country.

    5.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bell Rock

    Under $25

    Hike or bike the pathway around a bell-shaped red rock butte south of Sedona, or climb partway up for wide views.

    7.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Out of Africa Wildlife Park

    $25–$50

    A drive-through and walkabout wildlife park in the Verde Valley with big cat shows and safari tours.

    21 mi awayMore like this