Grand Monolith Loop

Would you like to experience Sedona from the top of one of its most impressive red rock formations? This moderate guided hiking adventure takes you into the heart of Red Rock Country, combining expansive viewpoints, distinctive geological formations, and a scenic loop that delivers a remarkable variety of scenery in just two hours on the trail.

With approximately 3.2 miles of hiking and 345 feet of elevation gain, the route offers an ideal balance of technical challenge and reward. The terrain changes throughout the journey, creating a true sense of exploration as the trail moves through slickrock, mesas, spires, buttes, and broad desert vistas. Rather than simply visiting a single overlook, you’ll experience the landscape as a continually changing panorama.

A Scenic Journey Through Red Rock Country

The route follows a collection of trails, including Broken Arrow, Twin Buttes, High On The Hog, Hog Heaven, and Hog Wash, creating a diverse loop through one of Sedona’s most visually compelling areas. Each section reveals something different, from open desert views to dramatic sandstone formations and elevated perspectives across the surrounding wilderness.

The variety is part of what makes this one of the more rewarding moderate hikes in Sedona. One moment you may be navigating smooth expanses of slickrock; the next, you’re surrounded by towering red rock walls, distinctive spires, or expansive views stretching toward the horizon.

Walk Across a Sedona Monolith

The defining moment comes when you reach the massive red rock formation at the heart of the adventure. Standing above the surrounding landscape provides an entirely different appreciation for Sedona’s scale and geology. From this elevated position, the familiar formations of Red Rock Country take on new perspective. Instead of viewing Sedona from the valley floor, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the landscape, with broad vistas unfolding in every direction. It’s the kind of setting that encourages you to pause, look beyond the immediate trail, and appreciate just how extraordinary this corner of Arizona really is.

A Landscape Made for Exploration

This area also carries a distinctive piece of Sedona’s cinematic history. The rugged sandstone terrain and unmistakable Western character have provided a backdrop for several movie productions, adding another layer to an already fascinating landscape. Beyond the scenery, the route sits along the edge of the Munds Mountain Wilderness, placing you in an environment where expansive desert views and rugged wilderness blend together.

For photographers, the combination of elevated viewpoints, unusual rock formations, and open horizons offers endless possibilities. The changing light of early morning and late afternoon can transform the sandstone from deep crimson to warm gold, making this an especially memorable choice for a Sedona sunrise or sunset hike.

A Private Guided Sedona Hiking Experience

As a private guided hike, the experience is designed around your group rather than a fixed pace dictated by a larger tour. Your guide can help you make the most of the scenery, identify notable formations, and provide context about the landscape while allowing time to stop for photographs and enjoy the views. With transportation provided from Sedona-area accommodations, your adventure begins and ends with convenience, leaving you free to focus on the experience itself.

Discover a Different Side of Sedona

If you’re searching for a moderate Sedona hiking tour that combines a scenic loop hike, summit views, unique geology, and a sense of adventure, this two-hour outing offers an exceptional introduction to the wilder side of Red Rock Country. Come explore a landscape shaped by millions of years of geological history, follow a trail through some of Sedona’s most dramatic terrain, and experience the satisfaction of standing atop a truly grand red rock formation.

This is more than a scenic overlook — it’s an opportunity to step into the landscape and experience Sedona from within it.

Outing Includes

• Private Hiking Guide
• Red Rock Pass
• Sedona Resort/Airbnb/VRBO Transportation (Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon)
• Healthy Packaged Trail Snacks
• Bottled Water
• Ultima Electrolytes
• Osprey Daylite Hiking Backpack
• Trekking Poles (By Request)
• 500 Lumen Black Diamond Headlamp
• Gloves, Beanies, Neck Gaiters (During Winter Months)
• UPF 50 Sun Hoodies
• Disposable Rain Ponchos
• Micro Spikes for Snow (If Needed)
• Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying Pack (By Request)
• Kids Car Seats & Booster Seats (By Request)
• Full List of Supplies Included

Logistics

• Duration: 2 Hours of Hiking & 1 Hour of Logistics
• Distance: 3.2 Miles
• Elevation Change: 345ft
• Capacity: 1 - 14 Hikers
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Transport: 1 Vehicle
• Sites Visited: 1 Site
• Map of Hike: View Map of Two Hour: Grand Monolith Loop
• Trails Used: Broken Arrow Trail, Twin Buttes Trail, High On The Hog Trail, Hog Heaven Trail, Hog Wash Trail (Scenic Loop Hike)
• Hike Type: Summit Hike, Scenic Loop, Sunrise/Sunset
• Best Season: All Year
• Start Times: 5:30AM, 6AM, 6:30AM, 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 2:30PM
• Upcoming Availability: Grand Monolith Loop Calendar
• Cost: $160 + Tax/Hiker (Private Group) & $295 + Tax (Private Solo Hiker)
  

*PRIVATE ONLY TOURS: TWO PERSON MINIMUM FOR PRIVATE GROUPS OR PLEASE REFER TO SOLO HIKER PRICING

**WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CONSIDERING PEEK PROTECT COVERAGE AND REVIEWING OUR CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE BOOKING YOUR RESERVATION

***WE REQUIRE ALL HIKERS/ATTENDEES TO HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR OUTINGS OFFERED