Distance
3.7 mi
6.0 km
Elevation
+341 ft
104 m
Est. Time
~1h 24m
Route
Loop
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Trail Guide
Best Season
Year-round (best Oct – May)
Parking
Bell Rock Vista lot on AZ-179 — free with Red Rock Pass
Fees & Passes
Red Rock Pass required ($5/day)
Hiker Tips
- •Courthouse Butte Loop is one of the most scenic flat hikes in all of Sedona
- •Massive butte towers above you the entire loop — incredible photography
- •Can be combined with Bell Rock Trail to start and end at the same parking area
- •Pack lunch — there are several great picnic spots on the east side of the butte
Elevation Profile
↑ 341 ft gain4,500 – 4,847 ft
4,847 ft4,507 ft
0.0 mi1.2 mi2.5 mi3.7 mi
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Get Directions Trail Location
34.79300, -111.76900Loading trail route…
Virtual Trail Experience
Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock Loop
3.7 mi · +341 ft
Activities
🥾Hiking
🚵Mountain Biking
🏃Trail Running
Trail Features
🐕Dogs on Leash
👶Kid Friendly
🏔️Scenic Views
🦅Wildlife
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at trailhead · updates every 2hTrail Conditions
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Excessive Heat Warning — hike early morning only
71°F
Overcast
Dangerous — heat
3 mph wind
Tod101°70°
Tom103°76°
Sun101°74°
3.3"
Mon99°65°
28.9"
Tue92°69°
1.9"
Wed89°73°
3.3"
Thu89°72°
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.
Trail Summary
Distance3.7 miles (6.0 km)
Elevation+341 ft gain
Route TypeLoop
DifficultyModerate
Est. Time~1h 24m
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