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Cathedral Rock, Sedona

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Must see · Geologic Formation · Nature / Park
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Soak in the dramatic scenery of red desert hills and endless blue sky while hiking at Cathedral Rock. One of the state’s most iconic landmarks, the sandstone rock formation takes the shape of a cathedral perched majestically above the rest of the landscape. Wind through the rock’s three saddles, or gaps, on the short but steep 2.4 km (1.5 mi) hike. Be sure to carry extra water and wear sturdy hiking shoes with you as the trail is rigorous in certain places. Use our Sedona trip planner to visit Cathedral Rock on your trip to Sedona, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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  • Love visiting this site every time we come...great energy here! Expect that parking will be a mess so get there early or just at dinner time ... it's worth the effort! 
    Love visiting this site every time we come...great energy here! Expect that parking will be a mess so get there early or just at dinner time ... it's worth the effort!  more »
  • A must visit if you come to Sedona, especially if you are Catholic. What a great view. Warning-parking is tight, but there is handicap parking at the top of the hill. It is a bit of hike up the... 
    A must visit if you come to Sedona, especially if you are Catholic. What a great view. Warning-parking is tight, but there is handicap parking at the top of the hill. It is a bit of hike up the...  more »
  • This was a beautifully situated chapel set in the rocks with awesome views from all directions. Guests are invited to sit and meditate in the chapel. The whole thing was an inspiring work of art. 
    This was a beautifully situated chapel set in the rocks with awesome views from all directions. Guests are invited to sit and meditate in the chapel. The whole thing was an inspiring work of art.  more »
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  • The roads leading to these trails were closed, so I didn't go first. But When I was driving on the same road for the second time, there was a person standing at the closed sign, so I asked how we can go to the Cathedral Rock trails. The person told us that we could go to the trail by shuttle bus. So we went to the shuttle bus place (you'll see signs of shuttle bus parking). They took us to the main trail. When I got off the bus and went to the entrance of the trail, there was a guide who gave us good advice. We walked trails for 3 hrs. Hiking the Cathedral Rock Vortex in Sedona is a last memorable experience. Amazing place! One of the most scenic places in Sedona is Cathedral Rock, but it is also one of the most challenging hikes. Cathedral Rock is the only one of the four major vortices with “feminine” energy. I hope everyone will visit this place
  • Truly a hikers paradise. Sedona offers the best of free climbing. Cathedral Rock is a stunning must do when visiting this stunning town!
  • This hike is SO worth it. As a novice hiker I struggled but seeing the sunset at the top made it worth it. It was tricky getting back down after sunset after it got dark, but since this is a popular hike there’s a lot of people around. The parking lot is very small though, I had to Uber from another parking lot (and there’s no service once you’re trying to leave).
  • Visited in December 2022 It was really beautiful the whole way up/down. There are trail markers which some didn’t notice that lead you on the easiest path. Definitely wear proper footwear as you’re going on slick rock at times.
  • One of our first and favorite hikes in Sedona. Easy access to trailhead then a hefty hike up! One section you are using all fours to navigate so not for the faint of heart. Amazing views once at top and well worth the climb!!

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