Monday's hike will be an easy hike, the Bell Rock Loop. This hike circles Bell Rock and features some great views of Courthouse Butte and Lee Mountain. There is a bit of climbing at the beginning of the hike (about 65 feet) but beyond that there are the typical ups and downs of Sedona trails.
The parking areas serving the trails around Bell Rock are filling up pretty early in the morning. So I'm starting the hike at 7:00 am, earlier than past hikes to help us with the parking and to finish the hike before the temperature rises too much.
Summary: A favorite easy loop hike that circles Bell Rock
Challenge Level: Easy
Hiking Distance: About 1.9
miles loop
Hiking Time: About 1 1/2 hours round trip
Trailhead Directions: The parking area is just north of Bell Rock. From the "Y" roundabout, drive south on SR 179 for about 5 miles to the parking area. After you drive about 3.2 miles, just past the Back O' Beyond roundabout, SR 179 becomes a divided highway. Continue driving south. About 1.8 miles beyond the Back O' Beyond roundabout, southbound SR 179 adds a passing lane on the left. From the passing lane, turn left at the sign for the Court House Vista parking area {1}. (34°48.350’N; 111°46.009’W) Before you turn, you'll see Bell Rock ahead of you on the left side of SR 179.
This parking area also serves the Bell Rock Climb, Courthouse Butte Loop, Templeton and Llama Trails. There are toilets at the parking area.
You'll need to display a Red Rock Pass or equivalent.