Devil’s Bridge Trail
A broad natural arch above Sedona draws heavy traffic, rough-road decisions, exposed queues, and several possible trailhead approaches.
Artwork inspired by Merrill Mahaffey
Devil’s Bridge is a natural sandstone arch reached through national-forest terrain. The final climb includes uneven rock steps, and the famous narrow-looking bridge is broader than many photos imply but still exposed and unguarded.
Do not navigate blindly to the 4WD trailhead. Most vehicles should use Mescal or another designated paved-access route and accept extra mileage. Arrive early, carry water, and do not block the trail or pressure others during the photo queue.
- Feature
- Natural sandstone arch
- Land
- Coconino National Forest
- Allow
- 2–4 hours
Quick guide
- Route question
- Devil’s Bridge arch ↔ Red-rock benches
- Final evidence
- Final stone climb
Devil’s Bridge Trail: choose approach and add mileage
- Choose approach
- Match trailhead to vehicle and legal parking.
- Add mileage
- Expect a longer walk from paved access.
- Climb carefully
- Use patience on the final rock steps.
- Keep moving
- Take a quick photo without monopolizing the arch.
Good to know
The Dry Creek Road extension requires suitable high clearance and may be rougher than rental agreements allow. Sedona shuttle routes and closures change; verify before departure.
Notice these
- Devil’s Bridge arch
- Red-rock benches
- Final stone climb