Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (Scenic Area) · Restricted Access
The Bell Rock Pathway is a 3.6 mile trail. Along this pathway you'll enjoy fantastic views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and other landmarks. Most of the pathway has a wide, hard surface, but there are some steep hills too. Some places around Bell Rock are rocky and rough.
There is a popular observation area on the west side of Bell Rock not accessible from the highway.
Location: 31 miles south of Flagstaff in scenic Red Rock Country.
GPS:
Access: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 in Sedona, take 179 south 3.6 miles to a paved turnout and trailhead parking on the left (east) at milepost 309.8, .2 miles south of the entrance to the United Methodist Church for the northern trailhead.
For the southern trailhead, from the South Gateway Visitor Center, go 1 mile north to Bell Rock parking area on your right.
Maps
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34.79151, -111.76185 · 34°47'29.5"N 111°45'42.7"W
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 84 | 94 | 97 | 94 | 89 | 79 | 67 | 58 |
| Low °F | 34 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 51 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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