Hiking to Devil's Bridge was one of our favorite outdoor experiences in Sedona and absolutely worth adding to any Arizona adventure itinerary. The hike itself was mild to moderate overall, making it enjoyable for a wide range of hikers while still offering incredible scenery and a rewarding destination.
Most of the trail was fairly level and easy to navigate, winding through beautiful high desert landscape with small trees, a mix of shaded sections, and open sunny trails. The views throughout the hike were lovely the entire way, with Sedona’s famous red rock formations surrounding you from nearly every angle.
As you approach Devil’s Bridge, the terrain becomes a little more adventurous with some light scrambling over rocks near the final viewpoint area. Nothing too extreme, but enough to make the arrival feel exciting and rewarding. Once you reach the natural sandstone arch, the scenery becomes absolutely breathtaking. Seeing the massive rock bridge set against Sedona’s stunning red rock backdrop was unforgettable and definitely lived up to the hype.
The trail offered a perfect balance of scenic walking, moderate activity, and iconic Sedona views. Whether you are visiting for hiking, photography, or simply exploring the beauty of Northern Arizona, Devil’s Bridge is truly one of the best hikes in Sedona and a must-see destination for outdoor lovers.
Beautiful view. Definitely worth it. Easy hike overall, just two short parts where it gets a little tricky and you have to climb, if your legs are short. Have in mind there might be a line to take pictures on the bridge. Waiting around 25min to 1h.
Friendly reminder: You want a nice picture yourself, so don't rush people when you wait in line. You would appreciate the same thing.
The juice is worth the squeeze depending on how many people are on the trail. We knew before the hike this was a popular spot but we didn’t expect to wait over an hour in line at 9am on a Tuesday just to walk on the bridge. If you’re not concerned with getting your photo taken ON the bridge you can have 90% of the experience without the long lines and the views are still absolutely breathtaking.
Must do hikes while in Sedona! Parking can be tricky, but we found parking on Boynton Pass Rd and took the Chuck Wagon Trail (very small and easy hike) to the Devils Bridge parking lot where we began our hike on Dry Creek Rd. We visited on a Wednesday in March at 8am and still waited about an hour for a photo. If you want to cut out alot of hiking rent a side by side or drive a jeep or truck and drive Dry Creek Rd. There is a large bump starting Dry Creek Rd, if you can get over that with no problem then you can drive the entire road. The hike is fairly moderate hike, mostly flat with a small amount of rock scrambling, make sure to bring water! I would also recommend hiking in the morning as the weather is cooler.
Such a beautiful hike and really easy to go! Just the last part is a bit of climbing but also not hard. Absolutely loved it and had the most beautiful view up there!
