Schnebly Hill Jeep Tour: Rugged Rim Views & Historic 4x4 Road
Description
This is Sedona’s rugged high-country climb up iconic Schnebly Hill Road to the Mogollon Rim. You’ll travel in a roomy Jeep Gladiator to panoramic overlooks with sweeping views of Merry Go Round Rock, Munds Mountain, and miles of red rock canyon country most visitors never reach. As a locally owned Sedona company, we keep the experience personal and friendly, with guides who guests consistently rave about for their energy, geology storytelling, and photo-stop timing. Expect a true off-road adventure with big elevation gains, dramatic scenery, and a steady, safety-first pace. Important: This is a very bumpy ride. No children under 4. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with neck/back issues.
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Arizona Safari Jeep Tours
Your tour begins when you meet your guide in Sedona and strap yourself into a trusty Jeep for a wild desert adventure. When everyone is settled, ascend a 100-year-old wagon trail to the edge of the Colorado Plateau, and cruise along Bear Wallow Canyon, taking in mesmerizing views of red rock cliffs juxtaposed with winding highways.
As you climb 2,000 feet (607 meters) in elevation toward the peak of Mogollon Rim, you'll see three contrasting ecological zones that your guide will explain in captivating detail. Marvel at the natural diversity that makes Arizona such a special part of the country, including natural landmarks like iconic Snoopy Rock, Merry-Go-Round Rock, Munds Mountain Wilderness and Mitten Ridge Wilson Mountain.
Snoopy Rock
Conquer the crest of the rim at 7,000 feet (2,134 meters), where panoramic views of Sedona await. Feel your adrenaline pumping as you charge along the volcanic rim trail in your 4-wheel-drive vehicle, hearing geology facts and intriguing historic anecdotes from your guide. Capture gorgeous photos with your friends and family from Schnebly Hill Vista, and then wind through the backcountry of the third canyon, feeling like a cowboy in an old western film. Soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this off-the-beaten-path area as you head back to Sedona, where your tour ends.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(905)
Amazing trip. Unparalleled views. Fantastic guide (Avery). Really knew the local history. Absolutely worth the price.
Great experience, wonderful experienced, and very knowledgeable guide
Loved our tour! Our guide was fun and shared great info about the history of Sedona. The ride was rough but fun! Definitely going to do it again.
We had such a great time! Patrick was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun!
The staff was chill and the person that gave us a tour his name was JC aka William was a great tour guide - definitely recommend and will come back on their tour
Glad you had a great time on Schnebly Hill with JC! We love hearing when guests enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and the experience our guides bring to the trail. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to JC. Thanks for riding with Arizona Safari Jeep Tours!
Our guide, Brad, was awesome! We enjoyed all of the history and insights he provided. It was so fun!
Glad you had a fun ride up Schnebly Hill with Brad! That trail brings plenty of bumps, views, and Sedona history, and we’re happy Brad helped make it such a good adventure. Thanks for riding with Arizona Safari Jeep Tours!
GREAT fun! Just bumpy enough going up the road to the top of Schnebly Hill where we saw a variety of natural trees, cacti and best of all ROCK FORMATIONS!!! Our tour guide, Avery, was great - funny and educational. There were only 6 of us on the tour. We went about 10:00 before it got too hot outside. The length of the tour was perfect - not too long and not too short. Reasonable cost for the adventure that we received! I would highly recommend this tour.
Glad you had such a fun ride up Schnebly Hill with Avery! That trail has the right mix of bumps, desert plants, rock formations, and big Sedona views. Sounds like a great morning out before the heat kicked in. Thanks for riding with Arizona Safari Jeep Tours!
This was our second tour with this company. We did the outlaw tour last year and this year we did the rugged rim trail tour year. Doc was our tour guide and he was super knowledgeable fun and safe. We actually went during a thunderstorm and so glad we didn'tcancel we got to see Sedona and the red rocks and a whole different way. I would highly recommend this jeep company if you're doing a tour they are local and really care about the quality of Tour you're going to get.
We love hearing that you came back for another adventure with us! Sounds like Doc gave you a great way to experience Schnebly Hill, especially with the storm rolling through and showing off a whole different side of Sedona. We appreciate you recognizing our local team and the care we put into every tour. Thanks for riding with Arizona Safari Jeep Tours!
Our driver/narrator, Brad, was fantastic! His historical knowledge was astounding & added to the enjoyment of the beauty surrounding us. The ride was quite bumpy, as advertised, but my 77 year-old body had absolutely no negative problems. Highly recommended, especially if you're fortunate enough to get Brad as your driver.
Glad you enjoyed the ride with Brad! Schnebly Hill is definitely a rugged one, and that bumpy trail is all part of the adventure. We love that Brad’s stories and local knowledge helped make the views even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Thanks for riding with Arizona Safari Jeep Tours!
Super fun with special views of Sedona
