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What to see near Enchantment Resort
You are already inside it. Boynton Canyon begins just beyond the resort and asks only that you walk into it slowly, letting the sandstone walls rise around you until the sky becomes a narrow ribbon of blue overhead. From there, the red rock country unfolds in every direction. Devil's Bridge rewards those willing to climb for it, the arch suspended improbably above a drop that makes the whole landscape feel rearranged. Palatki Heritage Site carries a quieter gravity, ancient pictographs pressed into alcove walls by people who understood this place far longer than we have. Sedona offers spectacle freely, but the moments that stay with you tend to be smaller: a shadow crossing a canyon wall, the stillness at the end of a trail where no one else has stopped.
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12 Places Worth Seeing
Sedona, AZ
Boynton Canyon
Boynton Canyon is a box canyon approximately 2.5 miles deep, flanked by towering red sandstone walls and dense vegetation. The canyon is considered one of Sedona's four main vortex sites and holds spiritual significance for the Yavapai-Apache Nation. The trail passes through diverse vegetation zones from high desert scrub to ponderosa pine forest.
Sedona, AZ
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area, spanning approximately 54 feet. The arch sits at an elevation of about 4,600 feet and offers panoramic views of the surrounding red rock landscape. The formation is composed of the same Schnebly Hill Formation sandstone that defines much of Sedona's geology.
Sedona, AZ
Palatki Heritage Site
Palatki Heritage Site contains well-preserved Sinagua cliff dwellings and one of the largest collections of ancient rock art in the Verde Valley, dating from approximately 3,000 to 6,000 years ago. The site features two main alcoves with pueblo ruins and pictograph panels set beneath dramatic red rock overhangs. The pictographs include both Archaic and Sinagua period images.
Sedona, AZ
Thunder Mountain (Capitol Butte)
Thunder Mountain, also known as Capitol Butte, is a prominent flat-topped mesa rising to 6,355 feet in north Sedona. The formation's layered white Kaibab limestone cap contrasts dramatically with the red Schnebly Hill Formation sandstone below. It is one of the most recognizable formations on Sedona's northern skyline.
Sedona, AZ
Soldier Pass Arches and Seven Sacred Pools
The Soldier Pass Trail provides access to several unique geological features including the Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, the Seven Sacred Pools (a series of natural tinajas in sandstone), and a natural sandstone arch. The trail traverses typical Sedona red rock terrain through juniper and cypress woodland. The Seven Sacred Pools hold water seasonally and reflect the surrounding red rock formations.
Oak Creek, AZ
Slide Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park is located in Oak Creek Canyon and features a natural water slide formed by smooth red sandstone in Oak Creek. The park encompasses the historic Pendley Homestead apple orchard established in 1912. The red rock creek bed and surrounding canyon walls create vibrant color contrasts throughout the year.
Sedona, AZ
Airport Mesa Vortex Overlook
Airport Mesa is a flat-topped butte in central Sedona that provides 360-degree views of the surrounding red rock formations including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Thunder Mountain. The mesa top is the location of Sedona Airport and a recognized vortex site. A short loop trail along the mesa rim offers unobstructed views in all directions.
Sedona, AZ
Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center along lower Oak Creek. The park features riparian habitat with cottonwood and sycamore trees set against red rock formations including Cathedral Rock. Five miles of interconnected trails provide access to creek-side and elevated viewpoints.
Oak Creek, AZ
West Fork Trail at Oak Creek
West Fork Trail follows a narrow side canyon off Oak Creek Canyon for approximately 3 miles through a lush riparian corridor. The trail crosses the creek multiple times beneath towering red and white sandstone canyon walls up to 200 feet high. The narrow canyon creates dramatic light conditions as filtered sunlight illuminates the walls and water.
Sedona, AZ
Crescent Moon Ranch / Red Rock Crossing
Crescent Moon Ranch is a day-use recreation area on Oak Creek that provides the classic reflection view of Cathedral Rock. The site was a working ranch homesteaded in 1880 and retains several historic ranch structures. Oak Creek flows through smooth red rock channels at this location, creating natural foreground elements for Cathedral Rock compositions.
Sedona, AZ
Oak Creek Canyon Overlook
The Oak Creek Canyon Vista is located at the top of SR 89A where it descends into Oak Creek Canyon from the Mogollon Rim. The viewpoint provides sweeping views down the 12-mile canyon corridor carved by Oak Creek. The canyon features layered red and white sandstone walls flanked by ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forests.
Sedona, AZ
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock is one of the most iconic red sandstone butte formations in Sedona, rising approximately 4,967 feet above sea level. The formation is reflected in Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing, creating one of the most photographed scenes in Arizona. It is also considered one of Sedona's four main vortex sites.
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