Sedona – Bell Rock-Courthouse Rock Loop (I)

Date:					Destination:		Sedona - Bell Rock - Courthouse Loop
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Sedona
Approx hike distance in miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		200			Hike leader email address:
Departing the Union Center:					Please arrive 15 minutes early. & sign in
Recommended gas donation:
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Easy			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a popular loop hike around Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. This is a great introduction to Red Rock Country. Bring water and a snack. This hike requires a parking fee, National Parks Pass, or Red Rock Pass. 

Directions:

Once in the Village of Oak Creek, proceed through numerous roundabouts. At last roundabout there is a Circle K store on right side. Go approx one-eighth mile past the Circle K and turn right onto Bell Rock Pathway. You are now at the trailhead, which is located on the South side of Bell Rock.

NOTE: There is a second trailhead entrance on the North side of Bell Rock known as Courthouse Vista. DO NOT GO THERE.