By just looking at Devil’s Bridge in Sedona one can tell the beauty of it. But does that mean it’s worth the long hike to see the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area when the Grand Canyon is just a bit farther being just as surreal? YES! With a name like Devil’s Bridge one would expect something a little more devil-ish and scary, but with only a few steep uphill battles to get through on this one and a half hour hike, it makes the forty mile drive south to Sedona well worth it. About three- quarters of a mile away from the parking area where the trail begins, there is a split. For the casual, less experienced hiker I recommend taking the left hand side of the trail which leads to the bottom side of the bridge leaving you with a view of the bridge high above. For the more daring hiker though, I recommend taking the right side of the trail that leads up a steep, natural rock staircase to the top of the bridge. The trek makes it well worth it once you’re able to walk across that natural arch which is the scary part since there are no barriers. It is actually quite wide at top, but if you have a fear of heights or can get unstable, DO NOT CROSS! I get terrified looking at it, but even just being able to witness this creation makes the hike and $5 parking fee an experience to remember.
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