A quiet Sedona arch hike with big canyon views and little of the crowd
Fay Canyon Overlook sits in Sedona's red-rock country, not the Grand Canyon itself, but it's the kind of short, scenic hike that regional visitors search for alongside canyon trip planning — and it earns its 4.8 rating across 70 Google reviews. The trail leads out to a natural arch, with reviewers consistently calling it an easy, family-friendly walk that rewards you with real canyon-wall views for very little effort.
Most of the route is flat and approachable — reviewers note it's dog-friendly and appropriate for most ages. The payoff comes near the end, where a short rock scramble gets you up to the arch itself; one hiker described their dog "loving the rock climb," and several called the scramble worth doing even if you skip it and just enjoy the canyon views from below. It's consistently compared favorably to the more crowded Devil's Bridge trail nearby, with multiple reviewers noting Fay Canyon sees far less foot traffic for a similarly rewarding view.
Bring water and wear real hiking shoes if you plan to climb up to the arch — the rock is uneven and the scramble isn't technical, but it's not a stroll in sandals either.
70 reviews
5 months ago
Dog friendly and hike is appropriate for most ages. If you're going to the Arch it's best to have some good hiking shoes, be somewhat athletic, and don't forget to bring plenty of water. My dog was loving the rock climb to the arch and this trail is way less busy than Devils Bridge and just as cool (or cooler in my opinion). Parking at the trailhead can be busy, but plenty of parking along the roadway.
8 months ago
Great short hike with epic canyon wall views.
4 years ago
Amazing easy hike. You can choose to walk the arch or walk past. Still a blast with cool views
2 years ago
Great hike on a relatively easy trail. The climb at the end is definitely worth it!
2 years ago
I really did enjoy the trail! I didn’t hike but it was great.