How long does it take to hike Cathedral Rock?

The trail is 3.7 miles round trip, and it takes about 1.5 hours to get to the top of Cathedral Rock. This route will have wonderful views of the west side of Cathedral Rock as you start your hike.

Where does Cathedral Rock Trail start?

The trail begins right off of Back O’ Beyond Road. The approach is fairly short as the total hike is only a mile long. You’ll cross the junction between Cathedral Rock Trail and Easy Breezy Trail as well as a small creek before you begin your ascent.

Is Cathedral Rock AZ open?

Area Status: Open More of a rock climb than a hike, this trail is unshaded and steep and difficult in places.

Is hiking Cathedral Rock scary?

Cathedral Rock is one of the most popular Sedona hikes offering incredible views from the top. With several google searches, we found information about the Cathedral Rock Trail that ranged from “completely easy, no problem” to “precarious, scrambling, horror”!

Where do you park for Cathedral Rock Trail?

To access Barokee campground, take the Round Mountain Road turnoff on the left and after 8km of narrow gravel road, turn right into the campground. A day use car park and picnic area is just on you left.

Is Cathedral Rock hike Safe?

Cathedral Rock sticks up just over 900 feet from Oak Creek. The first 600 feet of the climb is on a trail with minimal climbing. There are many climbs that can be done on these rocks, and none of them are safe. There are many people that climb up to the rocks, but only few actually attempt to climb them.

How hard is Cathedral Rock hike?

Cathedral Rock Trail is a 1.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sedona, Arizona that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Has anyone fallen off Devil’s Bridge Sedona?

Accidents and Deaths Only two deaths have been recorded online from falls on this hike, and (surprisingly?) only one involved a fall from the actual bridge. Both incidents occurred in 2014. This case was a 53 year-old woman in April of that year – she fell over 70 feet.

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Why is it called Cathedral Rock?

Cathedral Rock was called “Court House Rock” on some early maps, and Courthouse Butte was called “Church House Rock”, which has caused endless confusion ever since….

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