Devil's Kitchen: Sedona's Collapsed Wonder

Getting There

• Driving

  From the intersection of Arizona 89A and 179 in Sedona, head west on Arizona 89A for 1.25 miles, then turn right onto Soldiers Pass Road. Drive 1.4 miles and turn right onto Shadow Rock Drive. Follow Shadow Rock Drive for 0.25 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 9904. Follow FR 9904 for 0.25 miles to the parking area. Note that the parking lot is small and fills quickly. Parking is free. A Red Rock Pass, America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, Golden Age or Golden Access is required to park in the Jordan Trailhead lot.

• Shuttle

  During shuttle operating hours (Thursday - Sunday, and daily during spring break), parking at the Soldier Pass Trailhead is closed. Take the free Sedona Shuttle from the Posse Grounds Park and Ride (20 Carruth Drive) to the Soldier Pass Trailhead. The shuttle typically runs from around 7:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Check the Sedona Shuttle website for the current schedule.

• Walking

  Alternatively, if parking is full at Soldier Pass Trailhead, park at the Jim Thompson Trailhead (also known as Brins Mesa Trailhead). From the Jim Thompson Trailhead, take the Cibola Pass Trail to the Jordan Trail, which leads to the Soldier Pass Trail. The total distance to the Soldier Pass Trail is about 1 mile. A Red Rock Pass is required to park at the Jim Thompson Trailhead; daily passes are $5, weekly passes are $15.