7 Stunning Sedona Caves you NEED to Visit on Your Next Trip!
Sedona, Arizona is a stunning range of red rock mountains in Northern Arizona, 2 hours north of Phoenix and 30 minutes south of the mountain town of Flagstaff. When I think of Sedona, heres what comes to mind: beautiful hotels, amazing restaurants, quaint downtown, hiking, crystals, vortexes and healing, beautiful weather, and CAVES. Doesn’t it sound nice? Looking for Sedona caves has been one of the most popular thigs to do in Sedona, and for good reason! Let me show you what Sedona has to offer.
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1. The Subway Cave
One of the most popular Sedona caves these days is The Subway Cave. This is located in Boynton Canyon in west Sedona. The trailhead is small, so if you hike, go early. I’ve seen this area in the summer and winter- both are stunning. The hike is about 6.5 mi RT and it is a side trail. Pretty well marked since it has been popular, but my blog post will go over details for you. Always leave no trace. Don’t make new trails, don’t touch ruins, don’t graffiti, leave trash, etc.
2. Soldier’s Pass Cave
The Soldier’s Pass cave is also one of the most beautiful Sedona caves. It is located on Soldier’s Pass cave, but you do have to take a side trail. You can choose to include the cave and the whole Brins Mesa Loop as well- Read my Post Here for More. You’ll hike 1.3 miles down Soldier’s Pass Trail, and then 0.3 miles on a side trail to get to the cave. This cave is steep to climb into, but super cool!
3. Keyhole Cave
Isn’t Keyhole Cave stunning?? This is one of the lesser-visited, but most stunning of the Sedona caves. I think it really looks like a Keyhole of an old door. It is a 2 mile hike, primarily through a wash, with a steep ending. This one in particular is NOT dog or kid friendly (you’re allowed to take them, it’s just not going to be easy). Always be safe!
4. Merry-Go-Round Rock
Merry-Go-Rock itself isn’t a cave, but there is a cave or tunnel right behind it which creates this beautiful cave-like framed view. This stunning location is on Schnebly Hill Road and off Munds Wagon Trail. There are multiple ways to get here. If you have a 4×4 high-clearance vehicle or you rent a UTV, you can park right near it and only walk less than 0.5 mile. You can also take a Jeep Tour and this is part of the tour. Lastly, if you have neither, you can do this 6.5 mie trail from the paved portion of Schnebly Hill Road. Regardless, definitely add this to your list of Sedona caves to see.
5. Hangover Caves
The Hangover Caves (or Schnebly Hill Windows) are my new favorite of all of the Sedona Caves. It’s a bit of an adventure to find it. Very few people like to share directions to this area. I feel that everyone should have access to the outdoors, and I want to show you how to find cool places in a SAFE way. If you have a few hours, try this out! You could extend it into a loop and see Merry-Go-Round Rock too, both are near Schnebly Hill Road.
6. Shaman Cave/ Robber’s Roost
Shaman’s Cave is likely the least visited of the Sedona caves. This is because it requires miles of driving on a rugged dirt road in West Sedona. After that, it’s a 3 mile hike total on Robber’s Roost Trail. Views are epic from this series of caves, and it’s quiet, which is a nice change in Sedona.
7. Raven Caves
The Raven Caves are a series of caves off of a really short hike. I always love a low-effort, high-reward hike, you know?! The parking lot is really small, which is a bummer- but because it’s more hidden, it’s not as busy. It is located in West Sedona, close to Black Potion Coffee & Crystals and the Arabella Hotel.
Final Thoughts About the Best Sedona Caves
I really hope you get a chance to visit a few of these stunning beauties. Please note, there are more that I haven’t mentioned, because I only blog about places that I have been! Others include the Birthing Cave, Kachina Cave, Fay Canyon Arch/ Cave, and the Raven Caves. Some day I’ll see them all. Happy hiking!!
