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Devil's Bridge Trail

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  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
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“A great Sedona route that ends on a natural bridge... 54 feet up in the air! ”

Jocelyn Nelson
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4.0

Miles

6.5

KM

Out and Back

4,956' 1,510 m

High

4,469' 1,362 m

Low

528' 161 m

Up

523' 159 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Geological Significance · Views · Wildflowers

There is no parking off of Dry Creek Road. It's much easier to park off Long Canyon Road at the Mescal Trail.

Overview

This trail is a fun tour that is short but mighty. It provides a great view of the Sedona red rocks from the top of Devil's Bridge and is fun for the entire family. It also provides the thrill seekers some excitement with the fact that the bridge is only five feet wide but spans 45 feet long.

Need to Know

The trail technically starts about 1.3 miles from this trailhead but, unless you have a 4x4 vehicle, you cannot drive to the trailhead. So, park in the parking lots just off of Dry Creek Road and make your way along the dirt road for about a mile to the trailhead.

If you have to park at the southern trailhead, plan to hike more like 4.5 miles in total, with 1.5 of that falling on the actual trail.

Description

Starting at the Mescal Trail, take the Chuckwagon trail to the Devils Bridge Trail, there is one main path that is pretty distinguishable that will lead you to the bridge. The trail does fork off once you get close. Then head to the top. The views from the bridge are gorgeous and it's fun to snap pictures of your friends in the middle. That said, be careful!

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Shared By:

Jocelyn Nelson with improvements by Jesse Weber
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Looking down at Devil's Bridge
Dec 1, 2016 near West Se…, AZ
View from the end of the trail. From here you may choose to walk onto the bridge or for those with a fear of heights can stay right here and enjoy the view as well.
Dec 19, 2015 near West Se…, AZ
Underneath Devil's Bridge is a small trail. It's fun to see the bridge from below, that way you can see just how tall and thin the bridge was when you were standing on it!
Dec 19, 2015 near West Se…, AZ
Devil's Bridge is a great spot for some great photos!
Dec 19, 2015 near West Se…, AZ
Devil's Bridge, as seen from below!
Dec 23, 2015 near West Se…, AZ
I dare you to sit on the edge of Devil's Bridge with your feet dangling down! :)
Dec 19, 2015 near West Se…, AZ

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