Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide
Overview
This inspiring hike will take you to one of the most iconic vortex areas in Sedona. Best of all, this adventure offers unique experiences with wildlife, escapes crowds, and provides diverse views throughout the entire walk. The trail starts along the tranquil banks of Oak Creek, before ascending to the base of Cathedral Rock for impressive elevated views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, Twin Buttes, Gibraltar Rock, Lee Mountain, Wilson Mountain, and Airport Mesa.
One of the best easy to moderate hikes in Sedona for photography, sunsets, sunrises, and exploring Oak Creek and the area's vortices. If you're hoping to connect with Sedona and experience the sacred grandeur of Red Rock Country, then this adventure is perfect for you! This hike is in it's seasonal prime from April - November.
What's Included
- Snacks Healthy Packaged Trail Snacks: Granola Bar, Fruit Leather, Fruit Bar, Almond Butter, Trail Cookies, Applesauce, Mixed Nuts, and Beef Jerky. Note: Snack Substitutions Are Made for Dietary Restrictions.
- Carbonated beverages LaCroix Sparkling Water
- Bottled water Bottled Water for All Hikers Attending
- Private transportation
- Warm Weather Extras Included: 50UPF Hoodies, 30SPF Sunscreen, Cooling Spray, and Insect Repellant
- Hiking Gear Included: Osprey Hiking Backpack, Headlamps, Rain Ponchos, and Trekking Poles
- Cold Weather Extras Included: Beanies, Gloves, Neck Gaiters, and Micro Spikes
- Red Rock Pass Parking Fee
- Self-Guided Hike Planning: After your hike, our team can provide free maps to plan self-guided hikes
- Private Hiking Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We provide full transportation for all Sedona & Village of Oak Creek based: resorts, VRBO's, timeshares, and Airbnb rentals. If you're staying at a Sedona/Village of Oak Creek resort, VRBO, timeshare, or Airbnb -- we will meet you at your front desk at your outing start time. If you're arriving from out of town on the date of your outing, we will be contacting you to confirm a convenient/central meeting location prior to your tour date in Sedona.
What To Expect
Are you looking for a laid back experience with beautiful views of Cathedral Rock and photo opportunities galore? Our Creekside of Cathedral Hike, will take you along the tranquil waters of Oak Creek, and allow you to immerse yourself below the majesty of Sedona's most impressive rock formations. The trail is more easy than moderate and provides a rich canopy of Arizona Maples, Sycamores, Wild Grapes, Box Elders, White Oaks, and Blackberries to name a few... This experience will provide an abundance of great overlooks, while allowing you to walk both along the shaded banks of Oak Creek and then the lower portion of Cathedral Rock -- among some of the most spectacular rock formations in Red Rock Country.
Whether your visiting Sedona to experience a vortex site, capture incredible sunrise/sunset photography, encounter unique creatures of the Upper Sonoran Desert, share a romantic hike with your loved one, or viewing the areas most iconic red rocks... This is the perfect adventure for you!! Take a walk with us along the Creekside of Cathedral and let us show you what the others are missing.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Snacks. Healthy Packaged Trail Snacks: Granola Bar, Fruit Leather, Fruit Bar, Almond Butter, Trail Cookies, Applesauce, Mixed Nuts, and Beef Jerky. Note: Snack Substitutions Are Made for Dietary Restrictions.
- Carbonated beverages. LaCroix Sparkling Water.
- Bottled water. Bottled Water for All Hikers Attending.
- Private transportation.
- Warm Weather Extras Included: 50UPF Hoodies, 30SPF Sunscreen, Cooling Spray, and Insect Repellant.
- Hiking Gear Included: Osprey Hiking Backpack, Headlamps, Rain Ponchos, and Trekking Poles.
- Cold Weather Extras Included: Beanies, Gloves, Neck Gaiters, and Micro Spikes.
- Red Rock Pass Parking Fee.
- Self-Guided Hike Planning: After your hike, our team can provide free maps to plan self-guided hikes.
- Private Hiking Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksHealthy Packaged Trail Snacks: Granola Bar, Fruit Leather, Fruit Bar, Almond Butter, Trail Cookies, Applesauce, Mixed Nuts, and Beef Jerky. Note: Snack Substitutions Are Made for Dietary Restrictions.
- Carbonated beveragesLaCroix Sparkling Water
- Bottled waterBottled Water for All Hikers Attending
- Private transportation
- Warm Weather Extras Included: 50UPF Hoodies, 30SPF Sunscreen, Cooling Spray, and Insect Repellant
- Hiking Gear Included: Osprey Hiking Backpack, Headlamps, Rain Ponchos, and Trekking Poles
- Cold Weather Extras Included: Beanies, Gloves, Neck Gaiters, and Micro Spikes
- Red Rock Pass Parking Fee
- Self-Guided Hike Planning: After your hike, our team can provide free maps to plan self-guided hikes
- Private Hiking Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
