Travel Guides May 13, 2026

Hidden Gems in Sedona

Hidden Gems in Sedona

While Sedona’s famous landmarks attract visitors from around the world, the region also offers many lesser-known locations that reward curious travelers.

These hidden gems provide a quieter and often more intimate experience of Sedona’s remarkable landscape.

Hidden Gems in Sedona

Secret Slickrock Trail.

Secret Slickrock Trail

Secret Slickrock offers beautiful views of Cathedral Rock and the surrounding valley, but it remains less crowded than many nearby trails.

Hidden Gems in Sedona

Merry-Go-Round Rock.

Merry-Go-Round Rock

Located along Schnebly Hill Road, Merry-Go-Round Rock provides one of the most dramatic viewpoints in Sedona.

Hidden Gems in Sedona

Crescent Moon Ranch. Photo by Deb Weinkauff.

Crescent Moon Ranch

Crescent Moon Ranch offers peaceful creekside scenery with stunning views of Cathedral Rock.

Hidden Gems in Sedona

Fay Canyon Arch.

Fay Canyon Arch

A short side trail in Fay Canyon leads to a beautiful natural arch that many hikers miss.

Cathedral Rock Crescent Moon Ranch Deb Weinkauff Fay Canyon Arch Hidden Gems in Sedona Merry Go Round Rock Schnebly Hill Road Secret Slickrock Trail

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