Devil’s Bridge Trail in Sedona, AZ

Devils bridge
@maezee (42003)
United States
November 20, 2018 3:00pm CST
It is funny to me how so many places in the desert, in multiple states, have the word “devil” in them. At any rate beyond what the name implies, this trail was a beautiful one and am so glad me and my group went. The Devil’s Bridge is a natural sandstone arch that sits at 4800 foot elevation, 50 feet up from the ground, and a supposed quick 1.8 mile hike. Many choose to walk across the bridge. Others, like me, chicken out! We were not able to start the trail from the trailhead due to it being on a rocky “high clearance vehicles only” road so we had to take a walking trail to get to the trailhead. Once we made it through to the actual trailhead, I was shocked to learn we had to climb rocks to get to our end location of the arch. Very steep and crumbly rocks! I was gasping for air while reaching the top for sure. Even though i am moderately fit, uphill is my kryptonite. The view from up top was amazing. Pictures definitely do not capture it and do not show the view “down” with justice. It was frightening. I originally wanted to cross the bridge but decided once I was up there...nope. What struck me as crazy as I struggled my way up those rocks, the incline of the trail was only 400 feet. Maybe it made it harder since all 400 was at once and not spread out. But so many other trails and peak hikes go into the thousands. Can’t. Even. Imagine. We ended up doing about 6 miles on the hike and the pre-hike and that felt plenty. Have you been to or heard of this one? I would absolutely suggest it if ever in the area of Sedona, AZ. One of their most popular trails.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
20 Nov 18
Good for you to experience with this.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
It was amazing! Apparently my pic does not want to upload :(
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
20 Nov 18
@maezee do you know the file size on this?
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Nov 18
I haven't ever been but it sounds amazing!!
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
It was! I would suggest it if you are ever out that way. :)
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@rebelann (110601)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Nov 18
I live in the Chihuahua Desert at the TX/NM border area. I don't hike through the desert cuz it's just not my thing but I remember when I was younger I did and boy was it hot and exhausting, it didn't help that I didn't have enough water with me.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
21 Nov 18
Always have to bring a lot of water!
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@rebelann (110601)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Nov 18
Yes, especially in desert areas @maezee
@Juliaacv (48250)
• Canada
20 Nov 18
My parents visited Arizona and spend a day in Sedona years ago. They really loved the colourful rocks.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
They are very beautiful! And it’s a cute little town!
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@Juliaacv (48250)
• Canada
20 Nov 18
@maezee It gets cold there, does it not? I remember my parents telling me that some of that state got snow, and we all were surprised that our cousins (from Michigan) choose that state to move to-there must have been other perks that they discovered.
@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Nov 18
I want to go there, its looks absolutely breath taking.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
21 Nov 18
And the hike up literally took my breath away. Lol. But it was beautiful. Definitely stop if you’re ever out that way!
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Nov 18
@maezee I do intend to take another trip out west before I get to old.
@sh2ker (503)
• Bury, England
20 Nov 18
I have not been hiking in Sedona but I have been.The thug I remember is really big sandwiches maybe that says a lot about me. I think the devil thing isn’t a desert thing I think it is common for any type of area that is difficult.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
Where did you go where you had awesome sandwiches??
@sh2ker (503)
• Bury, England
21 Nov 18
@maezee It was in Sedona but I can’t remember where it was over 10 years ago.
@TheHorse (202864)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jan 19
Looks purdy. I live at the base of Mt. Diablo. You know what that means.
@franxav (13577)
• India
21 Nov 18
Can't think of being there but the view certainly is awesome!
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
21 Nov 18
It was spectacular!
@Namelesss (3368)
• United States
20 Nov 18
I've heard Sedona is a beautiful place with a lot of history. Did you collect any stones while you were there?
@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
I did not! But my sister did.
@Deepizzaguy (93282)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Nov 18
I have heard of the buses in Panama being called "Red Devils" but I have never heard of the hills that you mentioned in Arizona.
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Nov 18
I am not a hiker but Sedona is a beautiful area.
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
It sure is! We had a beautiful but overpriced Airbnb right in uptown with a view of Cathedral Rock. I would go back in a heartbeat.
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
21 Nov 18
When I saw this, what rang through my mind is the Devil's kitchen and Hell's Gate
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
20 Nov 18
That is so awesome you got to experience the views, I have not been there but it sounds amazing
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@maezee (42003)
• United States
20 Nov 18
It was beautiful. I just couldn’t make myself cross the bridge. But I am pretty clumsy so maybe that is all for the best :)
@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
20 Nov 18
@maezee I’m sure you would hold extra tight crossing it ! I don’t think I would do it either I’m scared of heights lol
@Janet357 (75678)
20 Nov 18
Just wondering why did they call it devil’s bridge.
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@Hannihar (129022)
• Israel
25 Nov 18
@maezee I have been to Sdona, Arizona but that was a very very long time ago.
• United States
21 Nov 18
it's a gorgeous picture, sounds like a lot of fun!