Hike | Broken Arrow Trail | Sedona — Arizona Hikers Guide

Head south from the trailhead and cross over the 4×4 road onto the trail. The jeep road is part of the Pink Jeep Tour route, and you may come across their caravans a few times during your hike. The actual trail is well marked with metal signs denoting the Broken Arrow Trail System, wooden signs to mark intersections, and basket cairns to signal the path. Though the trail is well worn, several other trails intersect with Broken Arrow, including Hog Wash, Submarine Rock, and Twin Buttes, just to name a few.

The hike begins through brush and junipers. It gradually makes its way to red rock mesas and back again to tree-lined trails. This variation continues throughout the hike, never letting you feel blasé about the scenery around you. Early in the hike, you’ll come across a fenced area called The Devil’s Dining Room, a large sinkhole created by the collapse of underground caverns. You’ll also pass several of the vortex sites that make Sedona known worldwide. Near the end of the trail, you’ll walk out onto a flat rock ledge that offers an exquisite view of the Munds Mountain Wilderness. There’s a sizable rock in the center that makes for a perfect spot to rest or to take a photograph.

Broken Arrow is one of the most pleasant hikes in Sedona—perfect for out of town guests. If time permits, take the opportunity to see Submarine Rock. Just under a mile and a half out and back, the additional hike will give you a chance to scramble atop the flat, slick rock formation.

From Phoenix: Take I-17 North to AZ-179. Pass the Village of Oak Creek and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. At the traffic circle, make a right onto Morgan Rd. Proceed on Morgan Rd. until you reach the trailhead. The last 200 ft. will be off road but AWD or 4×4 is not necessary.