Devil's Bridge Trail
Trail
1.6 mile
2.5 kilometer
loop
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
342'
104 m
Descent: -342' -104 m
High: 4,963' 1,513 m
Low: 4,621' 1,408 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 8% (5°)
Max Grade: 37% (20°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“A great Sedona route that ends on a natural bridge... 54 feet up in the air!”
— Jocelyn Nelson
Features
Views
Family Friendly
Fun view for kids and great photos on top of the bridge.
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.
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
Once you hit the trailhead, 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. You can either go right to the top of Devil's Bridge or you can go left to admire the view underneath the bridge. I recommend doing both! The views from the bridge are gorgeous and it's fun to snap pictures of your friends in the middle. That said, be careful!
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office
Oct 14, 2019: Prescribed burn plans changed to mitigate smoke impacts
Oct 13, 2019: Prescribed burns planned this week near Flagstaff, Clints Well
Oct 10, 2019: Winter backcountry permits no longer required
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Oct 13, 2019
Carolina Weber
fairly easy trail. great full body workout... mildly steep at the top.
4.6mi
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2h 05m
May 16, 2019
John LL
3.9 miles round trip from the main parking area if you don't have a 4x4 vehicle to drive to the closest parking area.
3.9mi
Apr 26, 2019
Yvonne Smith
Started on the Mescal TrailHead off Long Canyon Drive and followed the signs for Devil's Bridge Trail. Made it to the bridge, explored under as well.
4mi
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16h 00m
Apr 20, 2019
Jon Schmit
we did the chuckwagon too. better than walking the pink jeep trail to the bridge trailhead.
6.6mi
Jan 27, 2019
Angel Davis
2mi from regular vehicle parking to the trailhead. 5.6mi total out and back including this distance
5.6mi
Dec 11, 2018
Tony Widowski
Did this trail via Chuck Wagon so it added 1.2 miles each direction totaling 4 miles. Great hike for the family, but cautious w/kids on climb and top.
1.6mi
Nov 25, 2018
DIANA HATSIS
Long trek from parking lot on a wide lane w/ 4x4s. Poles will greatly help the last 1/4 near the bridge as there's some rocky scrambling at the end.
Nov 10, 2018
Sarah Birchard
Traci, John, Reddington, Wiley, Fennel, Juniper, and me. Super crowded and a lot of 4X4. But, Traci did a head stand on top of the bridge!
1.8mi
Oct 27, 2018
Jamie Kowalczyk
Took Mescal TH to Chuckwagon to Devil's Bridge. I recommend this route if Devil's Bridge is your destination. Well marked. Start early to avoid crowds
4.2mi
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2h 00m
Sep 15, 2018
Jeff Mollica
Absolutely beautiful. The steep climbs at the end are easier than the slow incline for most of the trail. Might need to use your hands for them.
2.3mi
Aug 5, 2018
Brandon Jew
Parking is actually 1 mile before trailhead. Unless you have a high clearance vehicle, then you can park at the trailhead.
4.1mi
Jun 30, 2018
Jessica Wiegandt
Such a beautiful hike! We got there around 8:30 and the lot was already full. Get there early and bring water!
3.6mi
May 18, 2018
Cannelle Grizaud
Amazing trail with a beautiful stop at the Devil’s Bridge.
Went there pretty late, around 4pm but there were no huge line which was great!
Jan 6, 2018
Chantel Gatica-Haynes
Awesome trail for anyone. We started around early afternoon and finished around sunset (in Jan). Great sunset views, beware of off-roaders in area!
4.5mi
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3h 00m
Dec 22, 2017
Abe Ferraro
Great climbing hike on well constructed rock stairs... if I wasn't so crowded I would rate this much higher...still a must do!
Sep 16, 2017
Robert Fleming
Hiked Chuckwagon trail to Devil's Bridge Trail. Fun addition to the hike.
5.7mi
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3h 13m
Jul 27, 2017
lindsey crumling
Awesome hike! The Devil's Bridge is not as scary as it looks - I did a down dog on the thinnest part
1.6mi
Jul 8, 2017
Aliyah Dalier
It says a 1.6 mile hike but in actuality from the parking lot to the bridge is around 5 miles in total. Went in July it was very hot so stay hydrated!
Mar 30, 2017
Chap P
Parked on main road as lot full by 9am. 3hrs with the kiddos, loved the hike!
6.8mi
Mar 13, 2017
A.E. King
Easy hike til the stairs up to top of Bridge. May be difficult for some. My fav was the unmarked trail leading under Bridge. Look left before stairs!
4.5mi
Mar 11, 2017
Abby Evans
Very touristy and congested 1.3 mile hike into trailhead on dirt road, but the views were incredible and definitely worth the hike!
2.9mi
Mar 4, 2017
Patrick White
Perfect trail. Very popular so lots of people, but even so not that crowded. Trail was relatively easy with some tougher parts near the end. overal...
1.6mi
Mar 2, 2017
Kris Mann
Took the jeep road in, but the Chuckwagon Trail back. Definitely worth doing.
5.3mi
Oct 22, 2016
Jeremy Maxwell
Great first hike in Sedona. Erin enjoyed herself despite the lack of warning. View was incredible.
Aug 19, 2016
Tammie Gonzalez
Started at the south parking lot and had to walk on the dirt road to the trailhead. It was a beautiful hike with breathtaking views.
2.5mi
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3h 00m
Jul 30, 2016
Nick Maag
Great hike! Nice stroll through beautiful Sedona. The view at the end is absolutely amazing. The only bad thing is there is not shade.
4.8mi
May 28, 2016
Becs Morales
Amazing hike last year with great friends. The bridge wasn't as narrow as it looks
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