What we love most about Marg’s Draw Trail is that it offers hikers so very much. For starters, it’s easily accessible and located in central Sedona. You can connect to other trails and hike nearly all day or make it a quick hike if you’re short on time. This trail is relatively flat, making it an easy option and a fun jaunt that can be enjoyed by hikers of all skill levels. We even took our long-haired Chihuahuas out on this trail. It’s a wonder that more people don’t choose this trail, making one of Sedona’s hidden hiking gems.
Expect to see red rock views as you’re surrounded by trees.
After you’ve left the parking lot, you’ll walk up and across a paved road. From there, get ready for an incline – the only one along this trail. You’ll walk up some steep red rock “stairs.” Your reward for all the effort is stunning red rock views. The Crimson Cliffs and Mogollon Rim are ahead of you. Look behind you to see Capitol Butte and Wilson Mountain. A Forest Service sign marked Trail” leads the way forward. As you walk along, you’ll notice towering red rock spires that come closer in view as you hike along. At about 0.49 mile, you’ll reach a T-junction marked by a wooden sign. Turn right (our choice) to head toward the Broken Arrow Trailhead. Turn left to reach the scenic and rugged Schnebly Hill Road. If you head this way, Marg’s Draw eventually ends at the Huckaby Trail.
Up close with Sedona’s Crimson Cliffs.
The changing scenery is another aspect of this hike that we love. You’ll be surrounded by red rocks one moment and trees the next. Cactus on the ground frames the trail in some spots. The trail is also lined by trees that provide some nice (and much-needed) shade so you can stop and sip water. At about the one-mile mark, you’ll come across a dry wash. You’ll want to turn left to follow the trail. As we continued on, we couldn’t get enough of the unique view of Cathedral Rock out in the distance. You’ll also get a unique view of Submarine Rock near the trail’s end. If you’d like a longer hike, continue on Broken Arrow. But if you feel like you’re done, turn around at the Broken Arrow Trailhead and head back the way you came for a hike that totals about 3 miles round trip.
