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Things to Do in Sedona
Sedona's top things to do are red-rock hikes such as Cathedral Rock and Devil's Bridge, and Slide Rock State Park. A free shuttle serves five trailheads.
Sedona
Red-rock town in northern Arizona, about two hours north of Phoenix and two hours south of the Grand Canyon.
March to May and October to mid-November are the best times to visit. NOAA averages put the April high at 74.7 F and the October high at 78.7 F. July averages 96.9 F. The monsoon officially runs 15 June to 30 September, and the National Weather Service calls flash flooding its biggest threat. Fall color in Oak Creek Canyon often starts in late September and peaks through October.
Many trailheads need a Red Rock Pass to park. It costs $5 a day, $15 a week or $20 a year, and it is not valid at national parks or state parks. The free Sedona Shuttle runs Thursday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to Cathedral Rock, Soldier Pass, Mescal and Dry Creek Vista. It runs daily over spring break and does not run on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Cathedral Rock is only 1.1 miles round trip, but the Forest Service rates it strenuous.
Slide Rock State Park charges $20 a vehicle for up to 4 people from 22 August 2026 through April 2027. It takes no reservations or walk-ins, and staff close the 156-space lot when it fills. Flagstaff is about 27 miles north on State Route 89A.
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