Downtown Sedona may be a bustling area for galleries, restaurants, and both unique and typical shopping, but so are Glendale’s Historic Downtown and the immersive Westgate Entertainment District.

The best way to get around Sedona is by car. Although the Verde Lynx bus service is useful for getting around downtown, many of the region's trails are located away from the main roads.

With that in hand, you’ll make the 20-minute drive out of downtown Sedona to the awaiting trail head, which is all but ...