How to hike Devil’s Bridge in Sedona

Length:

From Devil’s Bridge trailhead: 1.8 miles round trip.

From the Mescal day-use trailhead: 4 miles round trip.

From the Dry Creek Vista trailhead: 5.8 miles round trip.

Rating: Moderate.

Elevation: 4,500-4,910 feet.

Getting there:

Sedona Shuttle (preferred method): Get information about free service from park-and-ride lots in Sedona to the Mescal and Dry Creek trailheads at sedonashuttle.com.

Devil’s Bridge trailhead: From the State Route 179/89A traffic circle in Sedona, go 3.2 miles west (toward Cottonwood) on SR 89A to Dry Creek Road. Turn right and go 2 miles to the turnoff for Forest Road 152 on the right. Follow FR 152 past the Dry Creek Vista trailhead for about a mile to the signed Devil’s Bridge parking area. The road beyond Dry Creek Vista is very rough. A high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle is required. There are no facilities or fees.

Mescal day-use trailhead: From the State Route 179/US89A traffic circle in Sedona, go 3 miles west on SR 89A to Dry Creek Road. Turn right and go 2.9 miles to Long Canyon Road (FR 152D). Turn right and go 0.2 miles to the trailhead on the left. There’s a restroom at the trailhead. No fees.

Dry Creek Vista trailhead: From the State Route 179/89A traffic circle in Sedona, go 3.2 miles west on SR 89A to Dry Creek Road. Turn right and go 2 miles to the turnoff for Forest Road 152/Dry Creek trailhead on the right and continue a short distance to the parking area. There’s a restroom at the trailhead. No fees.

Details: Coconino National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov.