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Devil's Bridge Rock Arch is very popular spot. Faint trail continues for another ~10min to Secret Wilderness viewpoint

Multiple Dates, last Nov 21, 2023

Devil's Bridge is one of most popular Sedona Trails.  Consequently solitude is near impossible to find.  Yet, lack of privacy is compensated by very scenic hike and as such it should be at any Sedona Hiker's list.  Usual start is at Dry Creek Road Parking, but with high clearance 4x4 it is possible to drive further to Devil's Trailhead which is only ~1.5km from the Arch.  Parking Space is very difficult to find and you might have to circle around waiting for spot to open. Alternatively I've seen people leaving cars at Boynton Pass Road and walking up.

From Dry Creek Parking one can walk dusty road to Devil's Trailhead, but much better option is to use Chuckwagon Trail - it is very scenic and meanders lazily through semi open terrain with several great viewpoints (See Gallery).  There are several trail junctions, but all are well signed and easily navigated even in dark.  In about an hour Chuckwagon exits back to Dry Creek Road and Devil's Trailhead proper.  There is room for ~10 jeeps here.   The Arch is about 30min away, and last section is somewhat steep rock stairs ascent that requires bit of balance on descent.  Traffic jams are likely.  Bridge is very scenic but also ultra busy spot;   more solitude can be found by continuing faint trail for ~10 minutes to nice open plateau that offers Secret Wilderness Panorama.  Photography Note:   Getting great shots will be difficult, both because of crowd factor and sun position that leaves area in shade by mid-afternoon.  Early mornings might be preferred time for both reasons.

Gallery

Slickrock Hiking Initial section of Chuckwagon Trail contours across some slickrock

Bear Warning?

Apparently there are Bears in Sedona

Stone Staircase

Final part before Devil's Bridge Trail ascends steeply up stone staircase. Good balance is required on descent