BELL ROCK PATHWAY

BELL ROCK PATHWAY
Coconino National Forest, near Sedona

For a casual stroll among Sedona’s gorgeous red rock formations that never strays far from civilization, try this wide, sunny trail. Although most of the trail is within earshot of busy Highway 179, a very scenic segment bends away from the commotion and skirts the edge of Munds Mountain Wilderness for peaceful vistas and up-close views of Courthouse Butte and the world-famous Frank Lloyd-Wright masterpiece, Chapel of the Holy Cross.

LENGTH: 3.7 miles one-way
RATING: easy
ELEVATION: 4,050 – 4,370 feet
BEST SEASONS: September - May
FEE: a Red Rock Pass (or equivalent) is required to park and is available at the Oak Creek Ranger station and most local convenience stores. $5 for the day pass.
http://www.redrockcountry.org/passes-and-permits/index.shtml, (928) 282-4119


GETTING THERE:
NORTH TRAILHEAD:
From Phoenix, go north on I-17 to exit 298 (Sedona/Oak Creek). Veer left (west) and follow SR 179 to just before milepost 310 and turn right into the parking area. This is the “Little Horse” Trailhead. Follow the signs that lead to the trail heading south.

SOUTH TRAILHEAD:
From Phoenix, go north on I-17 to exit 298 (Sedona/Oak Creek). Veer left (west) and follow SR 179 to just past milepost 307 and turn right into the parking area.


INFORMATION:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/bell-rock-pathway.shtml
(928) 282-4119