🏜️ Explore Sedona & Cottonwood’s Off-Road Trails
Whether you ride an **ATV, Polaris RZR, Jeep, or dirt bike**, Sedona and Cottonwood offer **incredible off-roading** with **red rock climbs, sandy washes, and technical rock crawling routes**.
🚵 Top Off-Road Trails Near SedonaMV
🔥 Sedona’s Best 4x4 & OHV Trails
- Broken Arrow Trail – Famous **slickrock trail** with rock ledges and the “Devil’s Staircase” obstacle.
- Soldier Pass – Scenic ride past **Seven Sacred Pools & Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole** (limited daily permits).
- Diamondback Gulch – **Roller-coaster trail** with big elevation drops and thrilling climbs.
- Schnebly Hill Road – **Rugged mountain climb** to a panoramic vista over Sedona.
- Outlaw Trail – **Moderate dirt track** through Secret Canyon with historic landmarks.
🌵 Cottonwood & Verde Valley OHV Trails
- Mingus Mountain Trail – Epic **mountain climb** with switchbacks and breathtaking views.
- Sycamore Canyon OHV Trail – **Scenic desert ride** leading into Arizona’s 2nd largest canyon.
- Ranch Loop OHV Trail – **Beginner-friendly loop** with fun climbs and a Verde Valley overlook.
- Historic Road to Jerome – **Gravel backroad** from Cottonwood to Jerome’s mining town.
🔧 Local ATV Rentals & Jeep Tours
Don’t have your own off-road vehicle? Check out **Sedona & Cottonwood’s best rental shops**:
- Sedona Off-Road Center – Polaris RZR **self-drive rentals** (maps & gear included).
- Barlow Adventures – **Jeep rentals** for exploring trails like Broken Arrow.
- Arizona ATV Adventures – **Guided quad tours** in Sedona’s backcountry.
- Vortex ATV Rental (Cottonwood) – **UTV rentals & trail maps** for Verde Valley routes.
📜 OHV Permits & Regulations
- 🚗 **Arizona OHV Decal Required** – ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes must have an **OHV sticker** to ride public trails.
- 🎟️ **Red Rock Pass** – Some Sedona trailheads require a **$5 day-use fee** (Schnebly Hill, Honanki Ruins, etc.).
- 📍 **Soldier Pass Permit** – *Only 12 vehicles per day* are allowed on Soldier Pass Trail (reserve in advance).
- 🚦 **Stay on Designated Trails** – Off-roading **outside of marked routes** is prohibited.
🌄 Why Off-Road in Sedona & Cottonwood?
- 🏞️ **Unreal Red Rock Scenery** – Drive over **slickrock ledges & desert dunes** with panoramic views.
- 🌲 **Diverse Terrain** – Ride through **red rock canyons, high desert, & pine-covered mountains**.
- 🚵 **Exciting Rock Crawling** – Take on **Devil’s Staircase, Diamondback Gulch, & Smiley Rock**.
- ☀️ **Year-Round Riding** – Sunny **fall, winter, & spring** riding, plus cooler trails up on Mingus Mountain in summer.
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Reserve your stay at **SedonaMV** and enjoy **trailer parking, easy trail access, and ATV-friendly lodging**.
