Best Sedona Swimming Holes
In no particular order...
West Fork
Midgley Bridge
Grasshopper Point
Slide Rock State Park
Red Rock Crossing
West Fork
Midgley Bridge
Grasshopper Point
Slide Rock State Park
Red Rock Crossing
Sedona Backpacking
Much of the Coconino National Forest is off limits to camping around Sedona, however there are a few places I would suggest if you were up for a good hike and wanted some beautiful scenery and maybe some water to get away from the heat.
1. Munds Mountain - Access from Schnebly Hill Road. Schnebly Hill Trail to Munds Mountain Trail. (Solitude) (No Water) (Sunrise and Sunset)
2. West Fork Trail - Access from 89A or from top of canyon(need forest map). Need to be over six miles up from Oak Creek. Bring a dry bag and water shoes. (Busy) (Water) (Canyon)
3. West Clear Creek - Access from 'Bullpen' off of Forest Road 618 southwest of Sedona about 20 miles. Other drop in points for those with good navigation and sleuthing skills on the internet. (Solitude) (Water) (Canyon)
4. Secret Canyon Trail - Access from Vultee Arch road. Long canyon into the red rock of Sedona. (Solitude) (Canyon)
1. Munds Mountain - Access from Schnebly Hill Road. Schnebly Hill Trail to Munds Mountain Trail. (Solitude) (No Water) (Sunrise and Sunset)
2. West Fork Trail - Access from 89A or from top of canyon(need forest map). Need to be over six miles up from Oak Creek. Bring a dry bag and water shoes. (Busy) (Water) (Canyon)
3. West Clear Creek - Access from 'Bullpen' off of Forest Road 618 southwest of Sedona about 20 miles. Other drop in points for those with good navigation and sleuthing skills on the internet. (Solitude) (Water) (Canyon)
4. Secret Canyon Trail - Access from Vultee Arch road. Long canyon into the red rock of Sedona. (Solitude) (Canyon)
Bear Mountain Trail
Yesterday, I went hiking on the Bear Mountain Trail just northwest of Sedona a few miles. It was a great five mile hike that had some fun rocks to climb over and amazing views of the Sedona area. The hike is somewhat challenging; 1200 ft in 2.5 miles to the top, a 5 mile round trip. I did the hike in Chacos but I wouldn't suggest that for others. This would be a difficult hike in the summer as the trail is in full sun with little to no shade.
You can see more photos in my Bear Mountain Trail album.



