Best Climbing in Sedona

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1

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :13 hrs
0.3 mi
40.02832 ft
Unknown

Bell Rock is an interesting formation situated just east of Highway 179, featuring a gully scramble and many variations to the summit. You will need a Red Rock Pass in order to park here. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

2

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :45 hrs
0.4 mi
268.28638 ft
Various

Oak Creek Canyon features some beautiful routes on cliffs that rise above Oak Creek and Highway 89A. The Waterfall Area features basalt cliffs, which are located on the east side of the highway and across from Encinoso Park. Expect a steep hike up the gully wash and be cautious of water during spring runoff. The Fall Area is located immediately right of the waterfall and on the right end of the main amphitheater. You will need a Red Rock Pass when parking in the canyon. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

3

Arizona, Coconino County

04 :53 hrs
8.8 mi
481.18604 ft
3

This loop trip is a technically challenging adventure through a beautiful, remote canyon south of Flagstaff in the Coconino National Forest. Reaching the canyon from the car does not follow a designated trail and requires some route-finding and cross-country hiking. Completing the loop trip through the canyon requires lots of downclimbing, bouldering, multiple rappels, and some swimming. To safely complete the rappels adequate equipment is needed which includes 1x200' rope or 1x100' rope and 1x100' pull-cord, 30' webbing, 3 rappelling rings, rappelling device, harness, carabiners, helmet, and a dry bag. There are multiple pools that require wading and forced swims so a dry bag is advised as well as a wet suit, especially during cooler temperatures. There is a lot of slick rock along the route so be cautious and watch your step.

4

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :22 hrs
0.6 mi
39.06665 ft
Various

Courthouse Butte is situated just east of Bell Rock and features a long multi-pitch corner route on the western side. You will need a Red Rock Pass in order to park here. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

5

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :37 hrs
0.6 mi
173.99255 ft
Various

The Schnebly Hill Road area is a beautiful tourist attraction located just northeast of town. Expect a lot of popular, upper face pitches and incredible views. The Spout is a box shaped spire situated in the middle of the Butte, and it has a couple of routes on opposite sides of the spire. You'll have to traverse across the ridge and encounter some ledges. The road can only be passable with a high clearance vehicle, and be sure to drive slow as there are a lot of people on Jeep tours here. You will need a Red Rock Pass in order to park here. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

6

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :37 hrs
0.8 mi
129.32117 ft
Various

The Schnebly Hill Road area is a beautiful tourist attraction located just northeast of town. Expect a lot of popular, upper face pitches and incredible views. Moose's Butte is located to the east of Queen Victoria, and it has a couple of multi-pitch routes on the south west side of the buttress. Expect some stemming corners and cracks that require careful gear placement. The road can only be passable with a high clearance vehicle, and be sure to drive slow as there are a lot of people on Jeep tours here. You will need a Red Rock Pass in order to park here. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

7

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :45 hrs
0.7 mi
215.60364 ft
Unknown

The Schnebly Hill Road area is a beautiful tourist attraction located just northeast of town. Expect a lot of popular, upper face pitches and incredible views. Tea Pot Handle is on the south face of the butte, featuring a hand-crack route and a multi-pitch route. The road can only be passable with a high clearance vehicle, and be sure to drive slow as there are a lot of people on Jeep tours here. You will need a Red Rock Pass in order to park here. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

8

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :47 hrs
0.9 mi
206.17017 ft
Various

The Schnebly Hill Road area is a beautiful tourist attraction located just northeast of town. Expect a lot of popular, upper face pitches and incredible views. Flying Buttress is a large, curving west facing wall situated to the east of Moose's Butt and Tea Pot Rock. There are a variety of multi-pitch routes that feature cracks, dihedrals, and ledge systems. The road can only be passable with a high clearance vehicle, and be sure to drive slow as there are a lot of people on Jeep tours here. You will need a Red Rock Pass in order to park here. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

9

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :47 hrs
0.5 mi
276.07483 ft
Various

Oak Creek Canyon features some beautiful routes on cliffs that rise above Oak Creek and Highway 89A. The Waterfall Area features basalt cliffs, which are located on the east side of the highway and across from Encinoso Park. Expect a steep hike up the gully wash and be cautious of water during spring runoff. Double Clutching Wall is to the right of the amphitheater and at a sharp turn around the corner. You will need a Red Rock Pass when parking in the canyon. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

10

Arizona, Coconino County

00 :42 hrs
0.4 mi
245.10889 ft
Various

Oak Creek Canyon features some beautiful routes on cliffs that rise above Oak Creek and Highway 89A. The Waterfall Area features basalt cliffs, which are located on the east side of the highway and across from Encinoso Park. Expect a steep hike up the gully wash and be cautious of water during spring runoff. The Pinnacle area has a small spring at the base, and it's also about 75 yards to the left of the waterfall. You will need a Red Rock Pass when parking in the canyon. It can be purchased at the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona, or at a major trail-head.

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