Broken Arrow

Amazing trail with even better views!

This trail is full of breathtaking views and amazing obstacles. I rated the trail on the harder side as I am running a stock 18 wrangler unlimited with no lift. It’s safe to say I used all my skid plates and rock rails on devils stair case. I will be going back though!

Stopped by on my Christmas to New Years trail trip. Unfortunately the weather didn't work with us at all this trip and this was the only trail we got to do while in Arizona. But, its a great trail if you have to pick one...

Super fun trail with breathtaking vies. Every time we’re in Sedona we always do this trail, it’s gonna be a crime to be there and not hit this trail, again. It’s that good ! Last week ( end of December 22 ) was just after the rain and the trail was very slippery but still, with good tires at 18psi there was no issues. It gets very busy during weekends and holidays but still more than worth it. Going down the Devil Staircase section is optional but not to be missed ! It looks worse than it is. Just shift to the lowest gear and stay on the brakes, you’ll be sliding from one step to the next at a very low speed and it’s super fun and very rewording. If you get lost just follow one of the pink Jeeps and you’ll be fine. Allow few hours for this trail and bring your lunch with you to have on the trail, like I said, this place is breathtaking and you’ll never want to leave. Don’t miss the off shoot short trail to the Submarine rock, it’s a must see. Bring your camera gear with plenty of memory card storage, you’ll need it.

Took a new driver out for an introduction to off-roading in Sedona. Lots of rain the last few days so in some cases the trail was pretty much a muck drive. On the upside, there was no dust, fewer people and still great traction. Still just a great fun trail to drive.

Took a new (to the area) driver out to run Broken Arrow yesterday after several days of rain. Less dust, fewer people and better traction for the most part. Still just a fun trail to drive especially with newer drivers.

I drove this trail in my stock 2008 Range Rover equipped with all terrain tires. It had been raining the previous day and the terrain was damp and muddy. Overall the car handled the trail beautifully: I never had traction issues, but I could have used one or two extra inches of ground clearance as I gently scraped the front tow hook and the rear tow bar in a couple of spots. The steps were the only part where the trail was a little sketchy: they are quite steep and were quite slippery given the rain and mud. You need to be extra careful approaching the obstacle slowly and controlling your speed. The car was sliding a bit in a couple of spots but nothing too major. For the rest, the trail was quite busy with pink jeeps and the views are beautiful! I really enjoyed it and would recommend it if you’re in the area.

Perfecto.

Did this trail twice in a day in a Rivian R1T. Honestly, it really wasn’t very difficult except for the steps. Novice off-roader and we took our time and got out to scope out lines but never felt like we couldn’t do an obstacle until the steps. The steps: photos don’t do it justice. It was intimidating but honestly, it was totally fine. We stayed middle/right and slid a little bit. Never scraped anywhere on the trail. Never had clearance issues. Beautiful trail and would definitely recommend.

This is a great fun trail. I got through Waypoint 17, but I chose to save the rest of the trail for another day as I had already pushed my boundaries enough on this one. (2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee with lift, 31" AT tires, locking rear diff and 4 low). Only scraped the rear hitch once, after chickening out and going the wrong way back out from 17 via the Waypoint 15 "small hill" obstacle. (Obviously my approach angle beats my departure angle!) The Pink Jeep drivers are honestly one of the best things about this trail. They will not only show you the proper line over all the obstacles (if you just wait off to the side for one and watch it), but in my case one of them actually paused his tour long enough to coach me up the Waypoint 17 obstacle, with his passengers all cheering and taking pictures when I made it up! Several more Pink Jeep drivers went past me at that point (I pulled out of the way and parked), and another one stopped to chat, and I asked him if he thought I could make it the rest of the way down the trail and he said I would do just fine, but even after watching them just go down the steps after Waypoint 17 I decided to bail and get back out of there the way I came instead (technically a no-no, but forgivable because of ample passing room). Interestingly, two different drivers gave slightly different advice for the "Devil's Staircase" portion, with one saying to stay to the right, while the other said middle. I guess the summary would be to avoid the left side and you should do just fine. Can't say myself because I didn't do it. I do think this trail may be a notch harder than a 3, but it may also be that I'm just still a noob. If you're experienced you'll probably find it relatively easy. As always, watch for your pullouts and remember where the last one is, because you will encounter other vehicles, but that's a small price to pay for such a fun and scenic trail.

Great trail with outstanding views, seemed to be a easier trail than advertised.

I've run this trail in a wide variety of vehicles over the past 20 years. A short, fun, scenic trail that is a must do in Sedona. No problems with my lift 2016 Tacoma.

This was the first "real" trail we took our 2006 Toyota Sequoia on. We did the Submarine Rock offshoot, but other than that we didn't do any of the other harder optional obstacles. Maybe it was because I wasn't very familiar with the offroad capabilities of our Sequoia at that point, but I'd rate the Devil's Staircase as more difficult (or at least more intimidating) than the little climb we did to Submarine Rock. I feel a 4/10 might be more accurate. It's a shorter trail that can be done in a couple hours, depending on how many stops you make. It was really hot out when we ran it (midday in June) but we still had a blast!

We turned heads running this trail in our modified Jeep Renegade Trailhawk! We made it all the way through with just a couple of scratches under the front and rear bumpers. We tried every obstacle (yes, even the steps) and had a blast exploring the various areas. This scenery is gorgeous.

Hit the trail early this morning to avoid the crowd. Saw only four other vehicles until about 9am. After that it was Pink Jeep central. Had a lot of fun! I could definitely see how this trail could be challenging for any stock 4x4. My CBI Rock Sliders and tailgate hitch received some abuse today. The rock steps at the end is a great way to end the trip. I will definitely be back!!!

Great trail with a lot of good views and challenging terrain. Did this in a stock 4Runner with all terrain tires and bottomed out in a number of places. Definitely need a mildly lifted 4x4 to tackle this trail without any scraping or damage.

This was a blast. So much fun. Four of us went, 4runner 4x4 3 inch lift, Tundra 4x4 3 inch lift, Raptor 4x4 stock and little ol' me in a 2WD Tacoma with 6100 series Bilstein's giving me about 2 1/2 inch lift. I have a Rear Locking Dif. I had to use it maybe 4 times going out and once coming back. Not sure I needed it absolutely each time except once. We did not go on the hard more difficult off shots but we did complete the run. Be prepared to share the road frequently as we had to pull over and wait several time for traffic. Absolutely would do this again and again.

Awesome trail! I had a blast from start to finish. It didnt look like the videos I watched to prep. Looks like there was some trail deterioration. a lot slick-rockier, but I didnt have any issues. This is the kinda trail I want to come back to and do again. For me, a beginner-to-intermediate driver, it was a gateway trail. it made me a better driver and more aware of what my truck can do. (I say that looking at my approach, and departure angles). I left this trail a better driver. The staircase was intimidating to look at but I went down fine without a spotter. if you stop and plan your line, you should be ok. There was only 1 rock that really was a threat. It is in the center, near the top, and could do damage but I put my wheels over it and got out of there clean

Fun trail. Not long, not difficult. It would get your heart racing in wet conditions. I was bummed to find that it was recently removed from the Jeep badge of honor.

Fun, we’ll maintained, and very scenic trail. If you can’t find a line, wait a bit and follow a Pink Jeep. They maintain the trail and do a really good job of keeping it clean. Plenty of turnouts for the out and back sections.

Moderate trail thats hard to get lost on. Pink Jeep tour is constantly running through it to show you which direction to go.

Great trail for an afternoon run. Combined with Soldiers Pass for a day of fun. The pink Jeep parade was in full swing, but not much other traffic.

So much great information here about this trail. I absolutely recommend exploring it, the views are breathtaking! Though we were in a stock Tacoma, we were able to get through most of the trail with very little rubbing on the hitch and frame in a couple spots, I would recommend a lifted 4x4 with at least 33" tires, especially if you want to do the stairs (which we did not).

This is a great day trip for sure. We stayed down at the Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. 30 minute drive to the trail head. Intermediate is what I'd call this trail. The only real challenge is figuring out exactly where to go in a few spots, but the never ending parade of Pink Jeep Tour jeeps are a great help in this. They are more than happy to give anyone along the trail some guidance. I remember when Pink Jeep Tours consisted of about 6 total jeeps! Not any more. Anyway, this was a drop dead beautiful trail with just enough challenges along the way to satisfy my personal need of adventure. The wife was a little nervous on the Devil's Staircase, although I would not call it even remotely dangerous. I do not think this trail would be the best for a newby going it alone without a more experienced driver at least nearby in another vehicle. Chicken Point has quite the crowd at times.

Really loved this trail. AMAZING views! It had some harder play spots on it but they can be bypassed or avoided. Not a long trail but the views make it all worth it. You will encounter some beep tours and it is only one wide so you may have to back up but no real issues. Will be easy with slightly modified rig. Just do it.

I did this trail in my 2020 Jeep JL Rubicon (2 door) on 35's, what a great trial. It was drizzling when i started the trail around 7:30 AM and raining hard by the time I exited a few hours later. came across one SXS and one Gladiator plus three or four pink jeeps while on the trail. Good fun playing around at the gate keeper and near Mushroom Rock. It got quite slippery when leaving the gate keeper in heavy rain. The views are inspiring, take some time to enjoy.

I have done other moderate trails but this one is crazy. Beautiful but crazy! Take your time and watch people ahead of you. I learned a lot on this trail about my T4R and even how to be a better driver. Very fun and again beautiful.

Pictures don’t do any trail justice and this one is very picturesque. We had a group of 4 Jeep’s. Picked up 1 for part of the journey. Took our time. Had lunch on the rocks and dodged Pink Jeep’s. All around FUN!!!!

fun trail to crawl through. Take your time and make sure that you pay attention to the tour jeeps. Rocks aren't all that hard but a little intimidating when you're sitting at the bottom. Amazing views and lots of great spots for photo or youtube ops.

Stage III fire closures have been lifted. Stage II remains in effect - no fires, discharging of firearms, etc. Be mindful, trails can close quickly due to events that can change rapidly.

Please note, a Stage III fire restriction is in place and all roads and trails are closed: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd924980.pdf

We have ran this trail multiple times in the last year and it's always a great time.

Lots of fun although a bit difficult for a rookie driver in a TJ with stock tires. Scenery unmatched . My Jeep drug and bottomed hard on the rear trailer hitch more times than I can count. This trail confirms that I need bigger tires. My 2” spacer lift just wasn’t enough.

Open and in great shape. Greening up nicely after the rain last week; a surprising number of blossoms are out.

Went on a weekday in the morning and loved it. We did it twice and only ran in to tour busses. It is great trail.

Fun trail with beautiful views. Not remote in anyway and there are Pink Jeep tours blasting through since they are on time constraints. They do keep it professional on the trail. I just made room every time, waved at them and the other tourists on board and soaked in the great moments and views the trail has to offer. Stockers would have a challenging time, but if you are lifted, braddah/sistah, you are cherry!! 4lo and pick the well worn line ;) have fun out there!

Great Trail!!!! We had a blast running this trail. Ran it a little after 3:00PM and was not overly crowded. A few Pink Jeeps but mostly other Jeepers just out doing our thing. This was our first trip to Sedona and this trail made it all worth the trip. Scenery is amazing and the trail has something for every level of driver.

I'd call this pink jeep trail, because of all the pink jeeps everywhere along the path and the point at the end. But do it, this is great trail and if the pink jeep can do so can you! There were a couple of crazy decents but all the steep climbs were a piece of cake after just coming from Moab. Great views from the point and a nice tight windy trail through the trees and rocks. A total must do if you are in Sadona.

This trail was so much fun and the views were the best I have ever seen. It is awesome that there are optional obstacles that you can try to tackle. It wasn't too long either so you can make a trip to Sedona, do the trail and still have time to explore more of the city.

Busy and beautiful as usual

This trail certainly lived up to the hype. It’s a crowded spot, but there’s plenty of space for anyone to have a great run. The climbs and devil’s staircase were a challenge, but I was able to do them in a full-size. The views were incredible all along the road.

great view trail

Visited on Thanksgiving Day. Lots of traffic, side by sides, hikers, and pink Jeeps. I can see why the trail is so popular, the scenery is unbelievably amazing. There are some fun obstacles to be found. Overall a great short trail.

Fun trail, beautiful scenery, especially from chicken point. The white line bicycle trail up there is insane. Someone started to ride it, but chickened out and walked his bike back. Drive up the trail was easy. Down not too bad but stairs were a challenge. Now can say I've done it but not special enough to bring us back.

Great weather. We started 7am and had no traffic Saturday morning.

Beautiful sights, will only do once, much too busy

Wonderful trail with light traffic mostly from the Pink Jeep tour group. 4x4 and high clearance is a must. Our favorite stops were submarine rock and chicken point. We all enjoyed the spectacular views. Way point 17 was the most challenging for Roxy, our 2011 Range Rover, which have a 2” lift and AT tires. After 2 failed attempts to go up the obstacle, the Pink Jeep driver assisted us with finding the right line. We got the front axle up and hit the gas. Crowds of tourist cheered as we made it up! The steps was definitely scary for a novice drive like us and we made it. It was a fun day.

This is probably my favorite trail in Sedona. I don't mind the traffic, maybe because i am from a place with lots of traffic on some trails. Pretty much everyone was really nice and wanted to talk which was awesome. Now the trail was great, it was the hardest thing I did in Sedona but the views were my favorite too. Just amazing. I would do this trail again if I go back.

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Broken Arrow is not my scene personally. This is the offroad tourist trap of Sedona. While the scenery was impressive, that's about all this trail has going for it. For me, I'm glad I did this trail to say that I have done it, but once was enough for me. If remote trails are your thing, this is not the trail for you - it is Pink Jeep/tourist hell.

This is a trail that many people seek out or have on their bucket list for pure beauty of it and for its mild challenges. A relatively mild trail with big scenery. It’s short, I think it’s one of those trails that once you do it, you’ve done it and probably won’t revisit.

Was alot of Fun With a 3" Lift & 37's on a Gladiator Rubicon. BAD PART THERE WERE HERDS OF PINK JEEPS. Almost hit one Looking Confused in the Middle of the Road

Really fun, short trail just outside of Sedona. Plenty of alternate lines/obstacles to suit a variety of skill levels. The proximity to town, the great hiking, and the short length make this a fun morning getaway before enjoying Sedona in the afternoon.

I ran this trail today in my stock Rubicon Gladiator. Rubbed the underbelly a couple times as the long wheel base doesn’t like this trail much. But other then that had a great time. Trail is in good condition, no Jeep tours with COVID 19. There where however some dirt bikes that seemed to be making a mess of the trail. This is not typical of this trail. It was not as busy as I expected being Sunday in Sedona. I am assuming this is because of Covid.

We did this trail in a stock Jku with a spring leveling kit and 33" tires. No problems at all. Very scenic fun trail. I dont understand why most people bash the Pink Jeep Tours, if it wasn't for them, this trail would probably not even be open. They and the other tours maintain this and other trails in the area.

The trail is in good condition, unchanged from previous years. It was fairly busy midmorning this Sunday, but NO PINK JEEPS thanks to the quarantines.

Nothing to difficult at all ! Can be difficult if your rig is stock. A lot of fun, I had no issues with the barbie jeeps. For the most part the drivers were nice and informative after going and introducing myself at a couple of stops. I just have to remind myself they are working and I am not. (VACA) As always the views are stunning, and worth it. We took lunch and just relaxed at the view point. It is a must see when in Sedona !!

*** Beware of the difficulty rating on this one *** I've been on trails rated up to 8-9 in Big Bear, CA which were equivalent to this trail or less difficult. It would be my opinion that the rating needs to be reviewed and revised to end up at least in the 7 range for Devil's Staircase. Rating this so low could lead anyone to believe they can make this trail without issue. Amazing trail though. Lots of clearance, 4Lo, and good suspension recommended. And yes, beware of the Pink Jeeps, those guys can be a**holes and pushy while you're trying to safely navigate the obstacles on the trail.

Watch out for the pink cockroaches (pink jeep tours). They act like they own the trails they're on. It's PUBLIC land guys. We pay for it with our taxes and it's OUR land. It doesn't belong to Pink Jeep! Be courteous, but don't let their drivers try and bully you to move for them. I have no problem sharing the road, but these guys clearly do. They will lie and tell you, you're going the wrong way on a one way and therefore you need to move for them. Absolute BS! I'd advise just wasting as much as their time as possible until they share the trail and stop lying to those of us with our own rigs. Overall, the trail is fun. It took us about 1.5 hours and we were taking our time. Devil's Staircase is very steep in person. Just take it slow and you'll be fine. Skid plates advised.

As usual, Broken Arrow is in great shape, and gorgeous. Busy around sunrise and sunset with tons of Pink Jeep Tours. A mildly modified SUV or a Wrangler will be able to do everything on this trail. Full size pickups will NOT make it, unless heavily modified; there is some tight rock crawling that doesn't favor long low vehicles. Follow the trail map and especially the one-way arrows to make sure you stay on route and obey the one way sections, especially if it's busy, to avoid traffic jams (the middle loop is clockwise one way, in the direction that puts the Staircase downhill).

Great trail with spectacular views! Went early in the morning and we were the only ones on the trail.

Unseasonably cool and beautiful in Sedona due to the Monsoon rains. Despite the moisture, the trail was almost totally dry, and perfect. What a perfect spot!

Agree with Kevin - go early and beat the crow. The Pink Jeep Tours run through here and you can spend some time waiting. However, all the Pink Jeep drivers were very courteous to give others the right of way. Very fun trail and short if you want to run it twice, it's worth it especially if you have to drive hours to get to the Sedona area. There are enough lines to choose from that a stock 4Runner will make it no problems, maybe scrape the tow hitch. Now if you have some modifications to many mods there are obstacles that you can play on.

This is a super fun trail. My 2011 stock Unlimited Rubicon made it no problem. Didn't even need lockers.

Broken Arrow is on of my all time favorites! The incredible beauty coupled with the fun trail are hard to beat. While on our annual trip to Sedona some friends from our home town were attending Overland Expo and close enough they made a detour and called me to see if i might show them around. Where else would you be able to show someone such sites and have such wheelin'? All I can report is the trail is as awesome as ever! Since it was late in the afternoon we had space to play around a little on the rocks. We will be back here again at least one more time before we go home!

This was a beautiful trail. This is a pretty quick trail, but can take longer due to the pink Jeep tours. We started the trail early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic on the trail. Definitely try going down Devil's Staircase, lots of fun. Will be going back soon.

Very nice trail. Lots of traffic. If you do this on a weekend be prepared for a lot of traffic. Didn't do all the trail do to time constants. Fantastic scenery.

Beautiful scenery! We drive a well built jeep so this trail was not difficult but a few spots added fun. We started the trail around 8am and didn't encounter any other vehicles while on the trail. Even with getting out and walking around at a few spots the whole trip only took us 2 1/4 hours. Most likely because there was no trail traffic. So glad we went early!

Love this trail. I think this trail is an incredible "starter" trail for everyone new to off-roading who are willing to take their rigs out. This trail is quick, but can often be slowed down due to the pink Jeep tours. I often try to hit this trail with about 90 minutes of sunlight left, that way the traffic has died down and I can get through it without having to run into a group of "tourists". When someone asks me to take them on a trail, this is the one I like to do. It stretches your flex enough to be cool, but is relatively safe if your wheeling responsibly. Devils staircase is the only "pucker" factor, but I have a JK with 35s and a 4in lift so it is all about brake control. Anything smaller than that would likely scrap. Love this trail. Especially good for a day taking in the sights and "chilling".

Broken Arrow is a fun trail, even in the rain. The rain does makes this trail a bit more challenging though. Consider that traction is reduced on slick rock when it's wet, but not so much that it makes it impassible. Be sure to air down before attempting this trail when wet. We hit the trailhead at 7pm. On must summer nights in Sedona, this isn't yet too late. You'll find the Pink Jeep Tours are finishing up their last tours for the day at that time. When it's raining though, you can expect the trail to get dark earlier. This adds to the challenge, making it hard to spot the train in some areas (around waypoint 22). In summary, don't take this trail at night, in the rain, if it is your first time out on Broken Arrow. If you've done it before and are ready for a fun challenge, carry on! As a final note, don't forget that trails can be damaged when wheeling while wet. While most of this trail is rock, be sure to follow a Tread Lightly philosophy when on this, or any other Sedona trail, in the rain.

I was in Sedona for a brief overnight stay and had to run the famous "Broken Arrow". I have always seen and heard about it and was really excited to run it myself. While the trail was fairly easy for a lifted Jeep, the staircase obstacle was the most technical part of the drive. The drive aside, the scenery was beautiful and almost otherworldly. Once back deeper into the trail, I felt a deep calmness come over me and was thinking there might just be something to the vortex phenomena that Sedona is known for!

Great day on the trail with wet conditions and plenty of mud to play in. Took my girlfriends 2015 JK up devils staircase - made it to the top but had to use front and rear lockers. I do not advise to go up this obstacle as there are usually other vehicles on the top working there way down. Highly recommend this trail if you visit Sedona as it's one of the best scenery trails around. Be aware that the trail is sometimes overrun with the Pink jeep tours, especially during the peak season in the spring and summer.

A great February day in Sedona, not too hot, just about right. A great trail with a different view at each turn of the road. A must do trail in Sedona. Suggest a weekday like we did to avoid some of the outfitter traffic.

I had the pleasure of stopping at this trail during my drive down from Colorado. The red rock in the area is truly awesome and reminds me a lot of Moab. This trail provides a lot of good scenery and a lot of interesting rock formations to see. We hit the trail early on a Wednesday morning and saw a lot of hikers and a lot of Pink Jeep traffic. The signage on the trail is in good shape and made it easy to find the right direction to travel. We stopped for a ton of photos and still managed to complete the trail in about an hour and a half. Broken Arrow is not very technical, and in my opinion, andy vehicle with a low end transfer case will have no issues on this trail at all. If you do not have a lot of ground clearance just take it slow and steady. You may scrape the undercarriage every now and then, but there are many areas where you can choose from and easy line or a moderate line.

It was a bit warm, but the clouds help keep the sun at bay. The trail was as beautiful as ever with the red rock formations and the pink jeeps. Being a well maintained trail, thanks to the pink jeeps, it hasn't changed much in recent years. Being a Friday afternoon, the trail was otherwise empty, leaving it all to myself to enjoy in a quiet peaceful environment.

It was a perfect day out on the Broken Arrow trail. The beautiful views of Sedona Arizona did not dissapoint. The trail being wet made some of the obstacles tougher than normal making the day a great one as we played around on many of then trying different lines. We hung out on the over look and had some hot chocolate which was perfect. It was not crowded at all and we only ran into 3 other Jeeps. The weather was nice with a light sprinkle of rain. We stopped in Sedona and had some terrific Mexican food at one of the many places to eat. Go out and see the awesome colors!!

I forgot to add the pics!! It was a perfect day out on the Broken Arrow trail. The beautiful views of Sedona Arizona did not dissapoint. The trail being wet made some of the obstacles tougher than normal making the day a great one as we played around on many of then trying different lines. We hung out on the over look and had some hot chocolate which was perfect. It was not crowded at all and we only ran into 3 other Jeeps. The weather was nice with a light sprinkle of rain. We stopped in Sedona and had some terrific Mexican food at one of the many places to eat. Go out and see the awesome colors!!

I ran this trail in the late afternoon, which was nice with the sun being low in the sky allowed the towering rock formations to kept the sun off me and provided a different kind of scenery as the rock formations were more dramatically highlighted. The traffic was mostly Pink Jeeps driving tourists around, and I let them pass as I was stopping often to take lots of pictures of the beautiful scenery. with four of them in front of me on the trail, once of them decided to break a sway bar link caused the axle to move instead of the wheels when steering. I had to wait for them to transfer tourests, and spend the time talking to them and taking pictures for them. Otherwise it was an uneventful, but fun trip full of awsome scenary.

Easy trail but worth the time. Trail is close to town and is very scenic. The main obstacle is "Devils Staircase" but don't let the name scare you. It's a fun trail and stock 4wd high clearance vehicles will have no problem.