Arizona Day Trip Adventure: Devil's Bridge in Sedona

No matter where you live in the state, Sedona makes for a perfect weekend getaway or even a day trip. While Sedona has so much to offer and there are many places to explore, we thought we'd give a focus on Devil's Bridge, a beautiful hike that leads you up to the largest natural stone arch in the Sedona area.

We ventured this hike on a cloudy November day as first-timers. I'd seen a lot of pictures so I knew the end result but wasn't quite sure how it would be to get there. The majority of the hike itself is pretty simple, but once you get close to getting to the actual "bridge" part of it, it can be challenging for some. It gets steep, and as you can see from this picture, has a pretty large dropoff. But the views can't be beat. It's definitely an adventure to add to your Sedona bucket list. It can be pretty crowded at times, so keep that in mind if you're looking for tranquil Sedona adventures.

Depending on where you park and the kind of vehicle you have (the unpaved road is only for off-road ready vehicles), the roundtrip can range from 2 to 6 miles. We parked probably as far away as you could park (rookies!) so when we were done we drove straight to Oak Creek Brewery for lunch and a cold one. Best idea! I had a seasonal (I think it was Vanilla Mandarin) and we had a table full of appetizers and burgers and it was a delicious, well earned meal.

If you have a day or two in Sedona, I definitely recommended setting aside a few hours for these breathtaking views. You will not be disappointed!

Here is some more detailed information from the USDA website: Devil's Bridge

Where's your favorite Sedona hiking spot?