Soldiers Pass

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 Soldiers Pass is a system trail in the Coconino National Forest. It is well marked with signs and easy to follow. One of the most popular trails in town, Soldiers Pass is a gateway to three of Sedona's most photographed locations, including the Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, Seven Pools, the Spirit Caves.
 
The Soldiers Pass trail passes by the Spirit Caves, Devil's Kitchen and Seven Pools.
 
The other reason to hike Soldiers Pass is to form a scenic loop by connecting to Brins Mesa and the Jordan Trail. This moderately difficult 6 mile loop has an elevation gain of 1200 ft and takes approximately 3-5 hours.
 
The Soldiers Pass and Brins Mesa trails can be combined with Jordan to make a loop hike.
  

FINDING THE TRAILHEAD

The best place to park is either the parking area at Soldiers Pass (only open Monday - Wednesday), or the Posse Grounds Park & Ride (free shuttle required). The Soldiers Pass parking area is located in a residential neighborhood, all of which is a tow-away zone if you park on the street.
 
 

HIKE DETAILS

RATED: Easy
 
TRAILHEAD GPS
34.88828  -111.76832
(Soldiers Pass Trailhead has 14 spaces and is only open Mon-Wed)
34.87159  -111.78496
(Posse Grounds, shuttle required, open every day)
  
TOTAL DISTANCE
4.4 miles roundtrip
 
ELEVATION GAIN
522 ft
 
EST. HIKING TIME
2-3 hours roundtrip
 
BEST TIME TO GO
Sep - Apr. Hike early in the day to avoid summer heat. 
 
PET FRIENDLY
Yes. Must be leashed.
Please pick up after your pet and pack it out.