Red Rock State Park
A nature preserve by Oak Creek with gentle trails and views of Cathedral Rock, suited to birdwatching and easy hiking.
Red Rock State Park lies southwest of Cathedral Rock, beside Oak Creek. It is a nature preserve focused on environmental education, covering about 116 hectares. Roughly 8 km of trails are gentle and easy to walk, and the Eagle’s Nest Trail offers views over Cathedral Rock and Red Rock Valley from above. The creekside woodlands are a birdwatching haven. There is a visitor center offering ranger-led tours, birding walks and moonlight hikes. Admission is about $7 per adult, and wading in the park is prohibited. It is about a 15-minute drive from West Sedona.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon Picnic Site)
- Cathedral Rock
- Bell Rock & Courthouse Butte
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Airport Mesa
- Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
- Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Devil's Bridge