How long does it take to hike Cathedral Rock in Sedona?

From the Baldwin Trailhead, take the trail north to Red Rock Crossing, continue on the Templeton Trail along the north side of Cathedral Rock, and then you will hike up the Cathedral Rock Trail. This hike is 4 miles long, has 1,000 feet of elevation gain, and takes 2 to 4 hours.



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The track is part of the Cathedral Range Southern Circuit and can be combined with the Northern Circuit for a longer hike with an overnight stay at The Farmyard. This Grade 5 track requires careful walking on uneven surfaces and along quite narrow rocky sections with steep drop offs.

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The Continental Divide Trail Considered by many to be the most challenging and remote of the Triple Crown trails, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is a 3000+ mile adventure from Mexico to Canada, traveling through five western states.

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In Sedona, there are many hidden caves to hike to. The Birthing Cave is one of the fastest and easiest to visit. Round trip, this hike comes in at 2 miles and most people can do this in about an hour, if you move fast.

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Hiking Cathedral Rock in Sedona with Kids Coltin did not have any issues carrying the baby in our carrier. Overall, our four-year-olds did great hiking the trail. Going through some of the steeper parts they did need help.

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Be aware that these trails are not easy for the most part and some require difficult rock scrambling and steep ascents and descents. It's recommended that you have some bushwalking or hiking experience and a decent level of fitness before heading up to the Cathedral.

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Cathedral Rock is also rated a “strenuous” climb like Camelback Mountain, but it's a shorter climb just 0.6 miles each way.

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