The sweet spot. More viewpoints, more time at each one, and room to detour if the light is doing something magical.
What you’ll see
- Airport Mesa — Sedona’s highest accessible overlook, with a 360° panorama of the entire red rock basin
- Schnebly Hill Road — a rugged red-dirt climb rewarded with views of Munds Mountain and the canyon below
- Cathedral Rock — golden light hits the formation perfectly from the south approach in late afternoon
- Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte — the iconic twin formations photographed at their best in warm evening light
- Chapel of the Holy Cross — a brief stop at the cliff-top chapel built into the red rock face
Good to know
- Best for visitors who want more than the highlight reel
- Great at golden hour
- Best light at golden hour — schedule accordingly