Sedona Jeep Tour: Cliff Hanger Trail in 4X4 Hummer

Stadium seats, sheer drops, one historic crossing that lives up to its name

Sedona Jeep Tours' Cliff Hanger Trail is a two-hour off-road tour in a 4X4 Hummer through West Sedona's rugged terrain, with a professional guide and stadium-style seating that faces the landscape. The trail climbs through historic crossings and steep drops. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or during pregnancy. Dogs are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona Jeep Tour on Cliff Hanger Trail

• Check-in and sign waiver
• Meet your guide
• Drive through Sedona bypass
• See red rock mountain range
• Arrive at Cliff Hanger Trail
• Experience thrilling 4X4 Hummer ride

The experience

The Hummer's stadium-front seating puts you facing the landscape as the guide drives through one of Sedona's scenic bypasses on the way to the Cliff Hanger Trail. The route takes you past the red rock mountain range and the plant life that lines West Sedona before the terrain steepens. Check-in happens first. You'll sign a waiver and meet your guide, who leads the tour in English and handles the vehicle through the rougher sections ahead.

Once on the trail itself, the Crack Axle crossing is the centerpiece: a narrow, angled passage that justifies the tour's name. The sheer drops and steep climbs are real enough that the operator warns against booking if you have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Two hours is the full duration, and the physical demands are moderate to high. The terrain is unforgiving, and the vehicle's angle on the steeper pitches is part of what makes the ride memorable rather than comfortable.

Dogs ride along on this tour, so if you're traveling with one, they're included in the experience. The professional guide manages the technical driving. Your job is to hold on and take in the red rock formations and the historic crossings that make this trail distinct from the easier Sedona routes. All fees and taxes are included in the price.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• all fees and taxes.
• stadium-style seating in a 4X4 Hummer.
• access to the Crack Axle crossing and the rugged Cliff Hanger Trail through West Sedona's red rock terrain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sedona Off Road Adventures

Is this one for you?The stadium seating and the guide's control of the vehicle mean you experience the steep terrain and sheer drops without having to navigate them yourself: the Hummer's angle and the Crack Axle crossing are designed to thrill, not to require you to drive them.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What makes the Crack Axle crossing on the Cliff Hanger Trail so notorious?

The Crack Axle is a narrow, steeply angled passage through the rock that forces the Hummer into a dramatic tilt. It's the signature moment of the tour and the reason the trail earns its name.

How long does the Sedona Jeep Tour on the Cliff Hanger Trail take?

The full tour is two hours, including check-in, the scenic bypass drive to the trailhead, and the trail itself.

Can I bring my dog on this Sedona Jeep tour?

Yes, dogs are always welcome on the Cliff Hanger Trail tour and ride along with the group.

What's included in the price of this Sedona Jeep tour?

All fees, taxes, and a professional English-speaking guide are included. Gratuity is not included but 15–20% is recommended.

Who should not book the Cliff Hanger Trail tour?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, and children under three are not permitted.