Another beautiful day in Sedona, Arizona. We asked around and one of the other more popular hikes in the area is to Devil's Bridge. It was suggested to us to park at the Mescal Trailhead because the parking area there is quite a bit bigger than the Dry Creek Road lot and the scenery into the Devil's Bridge Trailhead is much better. I think it might be a little longer this way but we really enjoyed it. I would also recommend getting to the bridge early because it is a very well known attraction and it can get crowded up there. It was a sunny morning in the mid 60's when we started, but the Arizona sun will always heat you up quickly. So bring lots of water and some snacks. The Mescal Trail will intersect the Chuck Wagon Trail before you reach the Dry Creek Road where the Devil's Bridge Trailhead is. These trails for the most part are fairly flat and is pretty easy to move along. After crossing the road to get to the Bridge Trailhead the beginning is very flat but as you go it starts to go up and the final stretch can be a bit of a challenge to negotiate. There is some rock scrambling but a lot of rocks seem strategically placed to make it easier to get up. We found that people are very considerate and are very willing to work with you to help you get to your goal. Once reaching the bridge there is an incredible view of the surrounding area and of course the bridge. There may be a wait to be able to get on the bridge by yourselves but it is well worth it and there is always someone willing to help you get some images of you standing out there. We found that the bridge is actually wider than what it looks like in photos but we still wanted to be careful. It was not a windy day when we were there but I would be extremely cautious if it is. On the way back the most challenging part is descending the rocks at the top but we just went slow and made sure we had our 3 points of contact on the way down. So the rest of the hike was just the return trip and it always looks a little different going the opposite direction in different light. It took us about 2hrs 45mins and our GPS recorded 4.2 miles round trip. Beautiful day, beautiful hike. Enjoy the journey!
