My husband and I love Moab, UT, so visiting Sedona reached priority level on our trip. We own a Jeep, so the off-road trails in Sedona were too appealing to miss.
Broken Arrow Trail Vista 
Red Rocks of Sedona 
On Our Way 
Off-Road Jeep Life 
More Red Rocks of Sedona
Nestled between Flagstaff and Phoenix, Sedona keeps better temperature regulation. Usually, Sedona is neither too hot nor too cold and snowy. However, I will say we hit the area at just the right time. The entire region got covered in snow a few days after we left.
Last Minute Decision
So, we made our way down to Sedona with no real plan of what to do. Fortunately, February is off-season, so the opportunity for fun was abundant. We heard great things about Sedona’s off-road trails and contacted a local merchant to rent a vehicle. We contacted Red Rock Rubicon Jeep Rentals and got hooked up with lifted JL with all of the bells and whistles. I recommend booking in advance for weekends and peak season, but we got lucky. Other local rental shops exist in the area as well.
Off-Road at Diamondback Gulch and Outlaw Trail
Our first run started at Diamondback Gulch, an adventurous level 5 off-road trail in Sedona. We saw a roadrunner and several other local birds, but, unfortunately, did not capture them on film. I enjoyed Diamondback Gulch trail quite a bit. The road stayed dry for most of the path and it provided some fun obstacles. Most drivers could handle this trail easily.
Diamondback Gulch 
On the trail 
Adventurous 
The Trail – Black & White 
Flexing at Diamondback Gulch
Not far down the road, we did a run through Outlaw Trail. Lots of mud puddles had built up which allowed me to smother the rental in red mud.
The View at Outlaw 
Muddy from Outlaw 
Pano of Outlaw Trail
Off-Road at Broken Arrow Trail and Chicken Point
From the first two trails to the last, we drove across most of Sedona’s main town. As we approached Broken Arrow trail, the road took us through a beautiful neighborhood then suddenly the road turns to dirt and rocks, and the fun begins.
The broken arrow off-road trail starts easy and builds. Considered the most challenging off-road trail in the area, many riders opt to use local Jeep tour companies instead of rentals. But, for me, driving is the best part of the experience. I believe most could handle Broken Arrow trail, but bring a spotter and an appropriately modified vehicle. This adventurous level trail requires pulling over and backing up due to narrow two-way roads. Broken Arrow does get busy throughout the day with all of the Jeep renters, owners, and tours passing through. We hit it just before sunset, so we had a bit more space.
Broken Arrow Tree 
Broken Arrow Trail Vista 
Off-Road at Broken Arrow 
Broken Arrow – The Steps 
Gorgeous Views 
And We Ride 
Broken Arrow Obstacles 
Broken Arrow Black & White 
The Steps Inside View
Back on the Pavement
So, we have hit Montezuma Castle and Well in Camp Verde, Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona. With our last day coming, we are heading to the Phoenix area for some hiking and cacti botany. At any rate, if you just love off-roading, check out these articles and videos from our 2017 Road Trip – Day 12, Day 13, Day 14.
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