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- Tara TWorld1 contributionPerfect FitOur family of five had an awesome day on this trail. We are novice hikers and have a 15,13 and 11 year old. It was a sunny 55 degrees and I was comfortable in leggings and a thin long selves, my kids wished they wore shorts. We got there around 8:45am and the north parking lot was just starting to fill up and traffic was starting to get heavy. We started on the trail and it was easy enough to follow, however once we started the ascend the trail started to wrap around and we could not find where exactly we were suppose to go. Many others were traversing their own paths all along the front of the formation so we decided to head back that way. We were able to find easy enough paths up and still feel safe. We got a little more than halfway and then decided to stop because it became too steep for our comfort. Going up probably would not have been to bad, but coming down looked sketchy. Overall it was a perfect experience for our group with many photo opts. I am very scared of heights and did just fine. Once at the bottom we decided to hike Baby Bell just off to the left of Bell Rock. This was VERY manageable, and we were able to make it to the top of this formation!Visited April 2023Written 7 April 2023
- TahoegpSASan Antonio, Texas413 contributionsBeautiful Bell RockDriving toward Sedona on Hwy 179; this is one of the first Scenic Viewpoints outside Oak Creek. We loved it so much, we stopped again on the way back to Phoenix. Beautiful colors that vary as the Sun moves across the sky.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 June 2023
- Sarah PAlbuquerque, New Mexico14 contributionsFun easy adventure!We arrived around 730 and it wasn’t crowded. Trail is easy to follow. Lots of rock scrambling, which was fun. Go as high as you want (or don’t). Views were great, esp in the early morning light.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 30 September 2023
- Ronald L3 contributionsPopular PlacePlenty of trails for any expertise. The main parking fills up quickly (we got the last one). You need a Red Rock Pass or America the beautiful pass. You can combine trails to suit your needs.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 October 2023
- thedapsSarasota, Florida6 contributionsSummit of Baby Bell RockWe are not big time hikers - in our 50s in fair shape. We went at sunrise. So there is loop around Courthouse Butte - Bell Rock. Off this, there is a spur, kinda poorly marked, to head towards the Baby Bell - the rock isn't large like the other two, but gives a good view. As you take this spur, Big Bell will be behind you on the left, Courthouse behind you on the right. You'll reach the loop around Baby Bell. We went left. As you work your way around, when you get around 3/4 away around the loop (which would be about the 3 o'clock position as if you were at the beginning of the loop as you looked at it to start), there are a few ways to scramble up to a flat level. From there, we dropped the pack, went to the right on this plateau, and found a way to climb to the summit. Not nearly as high as even the lower level of Big Bell, but something to say you summited!Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 October 2023
- Zoom_GottiHenderson, Nevada1,559 contributionsFairly Easy Scenic HikeWe were lodging in Oak Creek so we parked off of the 179 just outside the Village of Oak Creek. There's additional parking farther up the road, but you'll be hiking from a different direction. We left the parking and followed the main trail toward the formation. When we reached the crossroads, a friendly trail volunteer suggested we follow the route for the Rector Connector. That put us hiking between Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. You could do the circle around the Courthouse but your hike will likely be twice as long. Trail is easy to follow and takes you to a Vortex. You can also scramble up the Rock. This is very popular among the younger set. Trail can let out at the second parking if you chose to car pool. Otherwise, follow the Pathway back to where you started from. When parking you should show a pass or payment stub.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 19 January 2024
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Th3HappyTraveler
Reynoldsburg, OH200 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Easy to view from Red Rock Visitor Center, from Bell Rock Path (Trail) or from downtown Village of Oak Creek depending on your level of mobility/comfort. When the lighting is just right, it’s a magnificent thing to behold.
Written 8 March 2024
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Jai S
46 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
A must do!!! So many hiking trails to choose from! This trail was good for all ages and the trails were flat and pretty easy. Give yourself at least 2 hours. You can get some great photos too. We loved this hike! Parking can be challenging. Opportunity to make it more adventurous by climbing sides of the rock!
Written 19 February 2024
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,929 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Bell Rock is at th southern end of the Red Rock country and quite interestin, even in the snow and rain. It is a great walk around the rcok.
Written 7 February 2024
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Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,559 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
We were lodging in Oak Creek so we parked off of the 179 just outside the Village of Oak Creek. There's additional parking farther up the road, but you'll be hiking from a different direction. We left the parking and followed the main trail toward the formation. When we reached the crossroads, a friendly trail volunteer suggested we follow the route for the Rector Connector. That put us hiking between Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. You could do the circle around the Courthouse but your hike will likely be twice as long. Trail is easy to follow and takes you to a Vortex. You can also scramble up the Rock. This is very popular among the younger set. Trail can let out at the second parking if you chose to car pool. Otherwise, follow the Pathway back to where you started from. When parking you should show a pass or payment stub.
Written 19 January 2024
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lotsagoldens
Surprise, AZ934 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We hiked here on a lovely day. Every time we came to a sign, there were confused people, and we were all asking each other where the heck we were, etc. The signs are not helpful. But we enjoyed our hike.
Written 14 November 2023
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thedaps
Sarasota, FL6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We are not big time hikers - in our 50s in fair shape. We went at sunrise. So there is loop around Courthouse Butte - Bell Rock. Off this, there is a spur, kinda poorly marked, to head towards the Baby Bell - the rock isn't large like the other two, but gives a good view. As you take this spur, Big Bell will be behind you on the left, Courthouse behind you on the right. You'll reach the loop around Baby Bell. We went left. As you work your way around, when you get around 3/4 away around the loop (which would be about the 3 o'clock position as if you were at the beginning of the loop as you looked at it to start), there are a few ways to scramble up to a flat level. From there, we dropped the pack, went to the right on this plateau, and found a way to climb to the summit. Not nearly as high as even the lower level of Big Bell, but something to say you summited!
Written 20 October 2023
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Ronald L
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Plenty of trails for any expertise. The main parking fills up quickly (we got the last one). You need a Red Rock Pass or America the beautiful pass. You can combine trails to suit your needs.
Written 17 October 2023
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tilney7
Indiana191 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a lot of fun climbing up this rock and seeing the beautiful views. The trail wasn’t super clear at one point, but I think you can just make your own way up. Our 10 and 6-year-olds enjoyed it too.
Written 13 October 2023
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Sarah P
Albuquerque, NM14 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We arrived around 730 and it wasn’t crowded. Trail is easy to follow. Lots of rock scrambling, which was fun. Go as high as you want (or don’t). Views were great, esp in the early morning light.
Written 30 September 2023
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TheRovingVets
Quartzsite, AZ191 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
This is a Beautiful place to stop. Both bike & hiking trails are available. We did both but walking with our dog. You can get better scenery on the bike trail but it's also a lot more jagged terrain & not feasible with you have mobility issues. We are TheRovingVets on youtube & have been RVing across America for a couple of years. Sedona is absolutely a must see!
Written 18 August 2023
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rits20
London, UK65 contributions
Hi, I am at Phoenix today heading towards Sedona. Would like to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Devil's bridge and Bell rock. Couple of questions:
1. Is it possible to visit all 3 in a day
2. What is the best time of the day to visit these places? Like is Bell rock best to visit at sunset or in the day?
We are 3 adults, and have a rental car. We are staying at Flagstaff tonight.
Thanks
RAD
28 contributions
Totally possible and easy just do it. We did 8 sights there in one day easily.
Mikkang T
Roseville, CA
how long or minutes of walking to bell rock
kfsvc78
Springfield, IL113 contributions
My family took 1 trail on the way which took us prolly 15 minutes and we took a different route on way to parking lot which took us prolly 30 minutes. But the actual hike of the rock was 3/4 way point was prolly 2 hrs up n down. You could go on all the way to the top but we decided not to cuz press on time to go to a different itinerary but still pretty good hike. It’s a must do.
MtMermaid18
3 contributions
Hi! Is it a spot to have 20 people eat a quick lunch? Looking for picnic tables or some way to feed my group on the go...
Arizona Pro Photographer
Chino Valley, AZ
There are areas of bare slickrock that will accommodate 20 people but there are no tables to sit at. You would have to eat either standing up or sitting on the bare ground. There are also no vending machines at the parking area so you would have to bring your own food.
Nicole G
Taylor Lake Village, TX8 contributions
Hello,
We will be traveling to Sedona in July. I was wondering are there plenty of the rock formations that are easily accessible by road and short hike or are the tourist jeep tours the better option?
Craig J
77 contributions
We did both and there were definitely pluses to both. The pink Jeep tour was able to get you to very secluded places where you can’t easily hike. We hiked bell rock some and that was also great.
I looked at satellite views of both the Bell Rock and Courthouse Vista trailhead parking lots and didn't see any clearly-defined parking for RV-type vehicles. We were hoping to stop on our way out of town and hike around Bell Rock. Does anyone know if there is room to park a truck and trailer at either site without taking up 3-4 spaces? I'm not going to do that, so we may have to do this hike on our next visit.
sedamazonian
Sedona, AZ53 contributions
Call the Red Rock Ranger District and ask for traveler information: 928-203-2900. You may need a Red Rock Pass anyway to park. Info by searching for Red Rock Ranger District Information Center (I'd post a link, but it is not allowed by Trip Advisor).
hwaterman
Valentines, VA9 contributions
Are there any rattlesnakes ?
Tomskatesnyc
New York City, NY121 contributions
hwaterman: rattlers like privacy and dislike populations of tourists. Follow forest dept rules for wildlife interaction and you should be fine. I assume (most) snakes and (most) other animals are more frightened of humans than (most) humans are of them.
Barbara m
Winterville, GA57 contributions
How much time should I allow?
David P
Henrico, VA167 contributions
It's a tough question to answer. Your physical ability, your time available, etc, etc. You could walk for 30 minutes, or you could spend several hours.
If your plan is to walk more than an hour, take water, even in the winter, since the climate is so dry.
If you search for sedonahikingtrails , you can find trail maps. (Apologies for the obfuscation of the website; links are not allowed in answers.)
Becky l
Cleveland, OH23 contributions
Hello! We are NOT avid hikers ( mid 40's decent shape but certainly don't exercise on a regular basis) We are visiting Sedona near the end of September & would love to explore this area. Are hiking shoes a must or are good tennis shoes okay? Bringing our kids too, all over age 11. Thank you in advance.
Carmen Leonor S
New York, United States42 contributions
The hiking trails at Bell Rock are well marked and you do not need to be an avid hiker. We certainly were not and did just fine. You will see a non-experienced as well as experienced people hiking on the trails. Sneakers are fine and you can turn back to the parking area at any time. We saw many families on the trail with their children. Some as young at 4 years old. There are however several different trails and they may be different. You often see some people on mountain bikes as well. You may want to take water and hats if it is a very sunny day.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Bell Rock:
- Private 4-Hour Sedona Spectacular Journey and Vortex Tour (From AU$437.72)
- Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour (From AU$271.23)
- 2.5-Hour Sedona Sightseeing Tour with Sedona Hotel Pickup (From AU$114.86)
- Private 2-Hour Sedona Bell Rock or Cathedral Vortex Journey & Meditation (From AU$286.20)
- Discover Sedona Small-Group Tour (From AU$114.86)
- Hotels near Bell Rock:
- (1.15 km) Cozy Cactus
- (1.18 km) Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast Inn of Sedona
- (1.33 km) The Penrose Bed & Breakfast
- (1.18 km) Red Agave Resort
- (1.29 km) Solar Power Home w/Amazing Red Rock View
- Restaurants near Bell Rock:
- (2.39 km) Red Rock Cafe
- (1.31 km) Red Chopstick
- (2.22 km) Oak Creek Espresso
- (2.80 km) Miley's Cafe
- (1.37 km) Tara Thai
- Attractions near Bell Rock:
- (1.18 km) MYE Jeep
- (1.82 km) Red Rock Balloons
- (2.50 km) Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)
- (3.49 km) Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures
- (3.19 km) Cathedral Rock