Huge sandstone buttes, classic desert spires and climbing ranging in difficulty from walk-ups to loose and technical. Sedona is a recreation mecca of Arizona and you can’t go wrong on any number of routes available. As a word of caution, the sandstone can be crumbly at times, test all your holds!
Disclaimer: Many (although not all) of my trips involve cross country travel with varying degrees of technical difficulty. All distances and elevation gain are taken directly from my GPS. All reports include a “crux” given in the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS). This graded system is very subjective, and ratings I’ve given are either based on personal experience or overall consensus of a route within the community. Know that routes, conditions and risk factors can all change so practice your own judgement whenever setting out on your own adventures. For those less familiar with the YDS system click here for an overview article from REI.
| Summit Name | Distance | Elevation Gain | Crux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Mountain | 2.0 | 575' | Class 1 |
| Capitol Butte | 3.9 | 2,400 | Class 3 |
| Mescal Mountain | 3.0 | 750' | Class 3 |
| Morning Glory Spire | 2.0 | 1,000' | Class 4 |
| The Cockscomb | 2.9 | 500' | Class 3 |
| Bear Mountain | 5.0 | 1,800' | Class 1 |
| Twin Buttes | 4.4 | 2,150' | Class 4 |
| Woodchute Mountain | 6.6 | 1,600' | Class 2 |
| Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock | 6.0 | 2,300' | Class 5.8 |
| Queen Victoria | 2.2 | 900' | Class 5.7 |
| Streaker Spire | 2.5 | 900' | Class 5.7+ |
| Falcon's Nest | 1.6 | 600' | Class 5.6 |
| Chimney Rock | 1.2 | 635' | Class 5.7+ |
| Sinagua and Sundeck Spires | 3.2 | 600' | Class 5.8 |
| Kachina Woman/ Bandito Spire | 1.3 | 350' | Class 5.10 - |
| Tisha Spire | 3.0 | 1,140' | Class 5.7 |
| Ursa Minor | 1.7 | 720' | Class 5.9 |
| Wilson Mountain | 6.8 | 2,800' | Class 2 |
| Munds Mountain | 6.4 | 1,525' | Class 1 |
| Goliath | 3.7 | 1,400' | Class 5.9 + |