If we had to send every woman visiting Sedona on one hike, it would be Fay Canyon. It’s mostly flat, beautifully shaded by canyon walls, and rewards you with a stunning arch if you push past the “end of trail” sign (trust us — keep going). The sandy path winds through desert junipers and prickly pear, and it never feels crowded. It’s perfect for a girls’ morning hike before coffee in Uptown.

Short but mighty. Cathedral Rock is Sedona’s most photographed formation — and climbing it at sunrise or sunset is genuinely life-changing. The trail involves some hand-and-foot scrambling, which makes it more exciting than your average hike. You’ll use cairns to find your path up the red rock face, and the views from the top are worth every moment of effort. This one is on every Sedona bachelorette itinerary for a reason.

This is the hike your camera roll has been waiting for. Devil’s Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area, and the trail that leads to it winds through juniper-dotted desert with red cliffs rising on every side. The final approach requires a short but exhilarating scramble up to the arch itself — and the views from the top are absolutely breathtaking. Go early. Very early.

If you feel called to Sedona for its vortex energy, this is your trail. Boynton Canyon is considered a sacred site by Indigenous communities and one of Sedona’s most powerful vortex locations. The trail winds through canyon floor along towering red walls draped in Arizona cypress and manzanita. Partway through, a detour leads to the Subway Cave — a gorgeous cave with panoramic views that’s one of the most jaw-dropping spots we’ve ever stood in.

Bell Rock is the great equalizer — the trail around its base is flat and accessible for every level, while those who want a challenge can scramble higher up the rock itself. It’s ideal for girls’ trips where your crew has mixed hiking experience. The views of Bell Rock and neighboring Courthouse Butte are spectacular from the path, so even if you don’t summit, you won’t feel like you missed out.