Sedona Arizona offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Sedona has become a major tourist destination with over 4 million visitors per year, offering a variety of scenic trails for the novice or experienced “Jeeper.” Detailed trail maps will be provided to you free of charge when you pick up your Jeep.

Trail Ratings

“Off-road driving” is a widely misunderstood and misused term. All four-wheeling in the Sedona area is done on publicly accessible roads and trails in the Coconino National Forest. Unpaved road conditions can vary widely, from well-maintained gravel avenues to boulder-strewn, cliff-hanging 2-tracks. Here is the simple system Barlow’s uses to classify trails.

Easy:
Can be done by the novice. Many sections may not require 4WD in good conditions. Roads are unpaved, infrequently maintained and are likely to have moderate grades, potholes, ruts, and edges with no guard rails.

Moderate:
Can be done by the novice. Most people will find these trails to be a fun adventure with some steep climbs, narrow ledge roads (plenty wide for one Jeep, but not wide enough to pass in many places), some rocks that require slow & careful ascent. The key is to take your time, and pay attention.

Adventurous:
Experience helpful, but not required. Inexperienced 4-wheelers may find the obstacles and ledges intimidating, and damage to vehicle is possible, unless caution, careful throttle control and precise wheel placement is exercised.

Difficult:
Experienced 4-wheelers only. Solo travel not recommended. Vehicle damage possible, even with slow ascent and careful wheel placement. Tippy sections, big rocks and ledges, deep sand, slippery hills, commonly impassable due to wash outs or rock slides.

Staff Favorites

Sedona has many miles of Jeep roads with ample opportunities for adventure. Here are a few of our favorites.