It’s pretty much imperative that you get to this trailhead as early as you can. This is a very popular cave off of the Soldier Pass trail that also takes you to the Seven Sacred Pools- which were Seven Very Dry & Empty Pools when we went in November! I would wear hiking boots or shoes with good grip and long pants as there is cacti surrounding the trail. The last part to climb to the cave is very steep. ![]() It isn’t until the very end when climbing up to the cave that gets a little hairy. Overall this hike itself is an easy, flat walk. Here’s some pictures for reference: Trail Stats About 0.6 miles into the hike, you will get to a fork. The trail can get a bit confusing, since you need to follow a turn off of the main trail to get to the cave. It is a small parking area, so I would get there early. This cave is really big too! If you’re into photography bring your wide angle lens- you’ll need it to capture the whole cave.Ĭheck out the directions from the town of Sedona to the Birthing Cave trailhead here. It can be hard to have a good grip and worse if you’re afraid of heights. It is pretty hard to walk on the rock of this cave its that slick rock that many red rock hikes have. But by sunset it cleared out and when we were able to enjoy the cave by ourselves and take lots of cool pictures! We happened to be here for sunset on a weekday in August and there were 5 people in the cave when we arrived. I really feel for those ladies- it’s a pretty steep climb to get into the cave at the end! You can see what I mean by the pictures and once you put the name of the hike behind it! Apparently Indigenous Hopi women actually used to come here when it was time for them to give birth. The name of this cave and the shape really amused me. Part of the slick rock section with steep drop offs. I’m pretty scared of heights and felt very comfortable on this hike. elevation gain.Īt the very end, there is a ‘slick rock’ portion you walk on that has a bit of a steep drop. We drove my Honda Cr-V down it just fine though. ![]() The forest road is dirt that gets pretty bumpy I’m not sure how a sedan would fair. You will take Highway 89A to Forest Road 525C. I personally think the view is very much worth the drive. From the town of Sedona to the trailhead, it is almost an hour drive. Part of the reason this hike is so secluded and less crowded is because it’s pretty our of the way from the main hub of Sedona. Visit this website for a trail map, latest conditions, and recent reviews. The inside of the cave is very large and there is a big hole where you can sit that provides a great photo op! The view of the surrounding red rocks of Sedona is also fantastic. Me and my boyfriend started the hike around 8AM on a September weekday and were completely alone from start to finish. This cave really felt like a treat when I went and became one of my favorite hikes in Sedona. Looking for more to do near Sedona? Check out my blog post on the most epic campsite in Arizona, or my 3 day trip to Phoenix & Tucscon! Three Sedona Cave Hikes:Īlso known as Shaman’s Cave or Hide Out Cave. Please do not write on the rock walls, pack out your trash, and be respectful of the environment. Like all hikes in Sedona: it is important to respect these trails and do you very best to leave no trace. In this blog post I will tell you how to get to the caves, tips on visiting, and great photo opportunities along the way. They’re actually getting pretty well known on the ‘gram LOL. I have three cave hikes listed below I call them ‘hidden’ because they do take a little work to get to them, but in recent days these caves are not all that hidden. Even if it was for a short little sunset jaunt, it was always worth the hour drive to see my favorite red rock paradise. ![]() When I was living in Prescott, AZ on a travel nurse assignment I went to Sedona several times and did many hikes in the area. Oh Sedona, how much I adore that beautiful place.
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