National Forest · Arizona
Coconino National Forest
Sedona red rock and ponderosa high country
TypeNational Forest
StateArizona
Best seasonSpring & fall
Don’t missSedona red rocks
One of the most diverse forests in the country — from Sedona’s red-rock canyons up through pine forest to the San Francisco Peaks. The contrast in a single afternoon is unreal.
What to see
- Cathedral Rock
- Oak Creek Canyon
- West Fork Trail
- San Francisco Peaks
- Mogollon Rim overlooks
On public wild lands, services are sparse and conditions change fast — check the managing agency (Forest Service / BLM / Park Service) for road and seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and any permits before you go, and pack out what you pack in.
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