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A short slickrock scramble to a viewpoint from the saddle near Cathedral Rock.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

52%

Runnable

4,570' 1,393 m

High

4,046' 1,233 m

Low

526' 160 m

Up

525' 160 m

Down

20%

Avg Grade (11°)

37%

Max Grade (21°)

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Thursday through Sunday, you cannot park at the trailhead. You must use the Sedona Shuttle. Monday through Wednesday, parking is usually available at the trailhead.

Overview

One of Sedona's top vortex sites.

Need to Know

This is a desert trail! Mind the sun and bring enough water

Description

This trail is fairly straightforward to find - just follow the cairns weaving up the path towards the Cathedral prominence and try not to get side-tracked by the Templeton Trail crossing after scrambling out of the river bed.

You're on sandstone most of the way except for a few dirt sections. There are some sections that may require a slight scramble up loose rocks. There is one boulder at the mid-point which which may require you to use your hands, but is fairly easy to get up.

Please make sure not to make any marks on the rocks.

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Shared By:

Alexander Vengerovsky

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  4.8 from 79 votes

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Photos

Views of Sedona
Jan 1, 2019 near West Se…, AZ
View!
Jan 1, 2019 near West Se…, AZ
Climbing the scramble to the Cathedral Rock saddle.
Jan 18, 2022 near West Se…, AZ
On the upper part of the Cathedral Rock Trail.
Jan 18, 2022 near West Se…, AZ
On the edge at the top...
Jan 1, 2019 near West Se…, AZ
Crest the climb to Cathedral Rock to bask in this phenomenal view. Bring a snack to enjoy, because you won't want to leave!
Feb 17, 2017 near West Se…, AZ

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