Red Rock State Park

The whole Sedona area is beautiful, it is one of the nicest places I have ever been to and I have traveled around the world. The natural beauty here is amazing. One of the best places is actually a viewpoint up on top of a hill on the road leading to the Flagstaff airport. There are many wonderful viewpoints, but that was my favorite. To see everything it will take you some time, but if you plan a good 3 – 4 hours you can see quite a bit and will be amazed at all the different rock formations.

Most definitely the highlight of my entire trip to Arizona.
The views here are unreal. It’s amazing to be so close to such beautiful sights. This park took my breath away. I just remember saying «wow» at everything.
There’s nothing like this place — and it’s one of those places where you can’t really describe it to others. You need to experience it for yourself.
I can take all the photos in the world and write a 5 star review, but you just need to go. At least once in your life.
There’s a ton of different trails, all different levels for different hikers. I’m new to hiking so I opted for one of the easiest ones (Bell Rock Path) but I’ll be back for the more difficult ones for sure!
Thanks Sedona for being so beautiful.

For a quick family hike with young children who are inexperienced hikers, definitely recommend the hike to Budda Beach. No cliffs to fall off, little area to get off path and amazing views of Cathedral Rock. Nice photo op near the flat rocks. A vortex area… it allows you to experience one without a long hike.

Hiking through this park was a great way to start our Sedona vacation. There are multiple trails and none of them are too long. Hubby and I kind of hiked multiple trails by following the periphery of the park. The entrance is $ 7 per person and worth it.

Beautiful park. Trails are marked well enough to where you feel confident you’re on the right track, but not so obvious that it detracts from the rugged environment. So many trails– I wish I was in Sedona longer to take advantage!

First off this park is not where you want to go, just down the same road is Blue Moon Ranch State Park and it is 100 times nicer, dog friendly and affordable. We made the mistake of entering Red Rock park and it cost us $ 18 and the ranger didnt tell us about Blue Moon park when we inquired about another park being nearby. This park is just an ugly dirt pit and you cant enter the river. Blue Moon Ranch park sits in a cool valley lined with cottonwoods, has a large grassy area, nice restrooms and the best feature of all is Oak Creek. We played in the water for a couple of hours and it was awesome, forget Red Rock park Blue Moon Ranch psrk is the place to be in Sedona!

Beautiful park offering wealth of info about Sedona. You can get all the History, local community info, hiking trails and other interest you may crave for outdoor adventures and stay. Park Rangers are great. Of course the park offers the view of Sedona and what to expect ahead.

Great views of all the awesome rock formations around Sedona. Great for the whole family, easy and mellow.

Perfect, fun hiking all the trails. Gorgeous views. We really had a great time her.

We enjoyed hiking the perimeter in the park about 4 miles. Relaxed and not too many people on a Saturday in October. Great views of the Red Rock country.

Had a void of hours to kill and looked for an easy hike… Red Rock had lots of choices easy or a little more difficult … We choose an easy hike but couldn’t resist checking out Eagles Nest Views… It was pretty much uphill with switchbacks till you get to the top then across the top about ½ mile (?)… Then down with lots of switchbacks .The trails not always marked well but The views were amazing especially the direct view of cathedral rock … Take water and be prepared to take some big steps on the way up and down. Definitely worth a visit.

Can I just move here for a few week?!! I loved it! There’s lot of great beautiful trails for hiking. You don’t have to make too much effort to see amazing sites. Bring bathing suits, there lots of great spots to go swimming at. Make sure you check to see what parks are pet friendly. I look forward to visiting Sedona again.

Great place for some nature trails with awesome views. There’s even parts that are shaded! You have to pay for parking as I’ve noticed with most Sedona outdoor activities. It’s also probably a good idea to grab a park map because it tells you about the trails and the level of intensity. Would love to come back to do the half of the trails we didn’t get to. If you’re looking for more of a hike this probably isn’t the place for you.

Red Rock State Park is a nice little stop on SR89A on the way to Sedona. It’s $ 5 to get in. I hiked the Eagles Nest Trail which is about 2 — 2.5 miles round trip and gives you nice views of the red rock country from a distance. It’s a simple, leisurely hike that took 2 hours as I stopped to take photos and embrace the views of Sedona… I found it to be a good starting point coming from Flagstaff.

Beautiful state park, worth the drive, the colors are so vibrant! I did this from phoenix and hike for 2 ½ hours, easy hike and just so pretty.

One of the most beautiful places I have ever been! The red rocks are amazing! I could not stop saying how beautiful everything was! We did some hiking which was also really fun and saw a deer running away. Would have liked to hike more and look for more wildlife but we’ll just have to come back again for a longer visit! Highly recommended!

This is a great place to do some causal hiking and exploring. Since this is our first time, we took advantage of a guided trail hike through the park. The volunteer Steve lead the group and is knowledgeable of the geology and natural history of the park. This is really helpful since this is a unique area. Oh sure, there’s red rock all around you but going through the area and having someone tell you what’s it all about helps to add to the natural history quite a bit.
We went during the heat so bring water. The hike is very easy, even going up to the house is very mellow. The visitor’s center is fairly comprehensive in the displays and information being presented. This is also very kid friendly as there are exhibits for them to touch and explore.
Overall this is a very positive experiences and a great way to spend a few hours in the morning.

I loved this park. The trails were all different. Some up on cliffs winding around, others through trees and the creek. I would definitely come here again if I have the chance. The hike itself was not too hard. I’m 6 months pregnant and had no problem.
Red rock passes do not work here, it is $ 10 to get in.

On my last trip to AZ I didn’t get a chance to visit Sedona because I spent an extra day at the Grand Canyon; well, I was gonna remedy that today. The first thing you want to do before going hiking at Red Rock is to stop by the Ranger Station off Highway 179 on your way into town. There you can pick up supplies, maps, watch a video of the area and –most importantly– pick up hiking passes for the day or week. You can also have a one-​on-​one discussion with one of the friendly docents that works there and they’ll help you select the perfect hike for your skill level and length of stay. Once you’ve done all that (should take less than 20-​minutes) you can head out for a wonderful adventure! Since we had my 3-​year-​old with us we found some terrific easy hikes that also had some spectacular views.
Hike 1: Crescent Moon Picnic Area (aka Red Rock Crossing)
Parking– There’s a $ 10 fee to park in the AC lot which has lots of parking spots.
Restrooms & Amenities– There’s several restrooms that are quite disgusting because they’re literally holes in the ground with a toilet on top. There’s also lots of Picnic tables with BBQs on-​site.
Trails– The trails are all dirt except for the bit in the parking lot that’s concrete. I guess normally you can also cross Oak Creek at certain spots on Buddha Beach but the water level was too high when we went.
Scenery– Magnificent scenery and views of Cathedral Rock combined with the flowing waters of Oak Creek. This is also a location for one of Sedona’s infamous Vortexs. I personally didn’t get anything out of it but it’s hard to focus while caring for a precocious 3-​year-​old.
Difficulty– Super easy hike – maybe the easiest place I’ve ever done. I’d rate it at a 1 for both adults and children.
Hike Number 2: Trail 66 Soldier Pass
Parking– Small dirt lot that only holds maybe 13 cars (assuming everyone parks correctly!) We had to wait around for 20-​minutes before a spot freed up. I’d recommend getting here early or just being patient because it’s worth the wait.
Restrooms– There’s a Bush and a Tree over there – have fun.
Trails– They can range from a bit rough and steep to smooth and easy-​peasy.
Scenery– Only did about 2 miles of this trail but saw two incredible Sedona sights: The Devil’s Kitchen (world’s largest sinkhole) and The Seven Sacred Pools. There’s also fabulous views of all the surrounding mountains.
Difficulty– Pretty easy hike overall; there’s a few pretty steep spots every now and then but nothing terrible. My 3-​year-​old did the whole thing no sweat. I’d rate it at a 3 for adults and 5 for kids.
These are just two of many wonderful trails that you can do here at Sedona’s Red Rocks. The views and the atmosphere here are only paralleled by the Grand Canyon. I highly recommend everyone try and make it out here once in their life because it’s truly majestic.

Wowza!!!
Some of the most beautiful trails in Arizona!
The ranger at the gate was very friendly and gave his best opinion on the trails to not miss while pointing them out of the map he handed to us. He took his time with us despite the few cars waiting behind us, what an all around great guy!
We were charged I believe either $ 9 or $ 10 to park which I thought was a bit overpriced at first until I feasted my eyes on all the best sights!!! What a steal I would have paid $ 20!!!
I need to return here asap with a professional camera, the photo opportunities are truly endless!
Do yourself a favor do not miss this when in Sedona, AZ it is a MUST. Thank me later ;)