Private Sedona Jeep Tour: Mogollon Rim 4X4 Trail

Climb 1,000 feet on Sedona's stagecoach route in an open-air jeep

A private 2-hour guided jeep tour through Sedona's red rocks on the Mogollon Rim, a trail accessible only to 4×4 vehicles. You ride an open-air customized jeep up one of Sedona's oldest roads, see named rock formations like Snoopy Rock and Cow Pie Rock, stop at Old Bear Wallow Canyon for photos, and hear your guide's stories about the landscape and local history. A live English-speaking guide leads the tour. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona Jeep Tour and Scenic Views

• Check-in and sign waiver
• Meet the guide
• Drive Sedona's oldest road
• Ride open-air jeep on Mogollon Rim trail
• See red rock formations and movie sites
• Stop at Old Bear Wallow Canyon for photos

The experience

Two hours in an open-air jeep takes you up a bumpy stagecoach route that climbs 1,000 feet in elevation. The Mogollon Rim is accessible only to 4×4 vehicles, so the terrain itself keeps the crowds out. As you head up, your guide points out the red rock formations that tower around you (Snoopy Rock, Cow Pie Rock, Merry Go Around Rock), and explains how they're part of Arizona's second-largest landform. The road itself is one of Sedona's oldest, the one that once connected Sedona to Flagstaff.

Along the way you pass Dripping Cave, which appeared in the 1987 western film "The Quick & the Dead." Your guide shares stories of the past as the elevation rises and the landscape opens up. The stopping point is Old Bear Wallow Canyon, where you get out of the jeep and stand at a vantage point that frames the valley below. This is where most people spend time with a camera, taking in the scale of what surrounds them.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided jeep tour in a customized open-air 4×4 vehicle.
• local taxes.
• live English-speaking guide.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 159 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday: 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30Tuesday: 08:00, 10:30, 12:30, 13:00 and 15:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

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

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Red Rock Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want the red rocks without the paved-road crowds. The private jeep and the 4×4-only trail mean you're seeing formations most visitors never reach, and the two-hour pace leaves room to actually stand and look instead of rushing between stops.

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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 is the Mogollon Rim and why can only 4×4 vehicles reach it?

The Mogollon Rim is a trail through one of Arizona's second-largest landforms, featuring towering red rock formations and steep terrain that requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle to navigate safely. The bumpy stagecoach route climbs 1,000 feet in elevation, making it inaccessible to standard cars.

What rock formations will I see on this jeep tour?

You'll see named formations including Snoopy Rock, Cow Pie Rock, and Merry Go Around Rock as you climb the trail. You'll also pass Dripping Cave, which was featured in the 1987 western film "The Quick & the Dead."

Where do we stop and what can I do there?

The tour stops at Old Bear Wallow Canyon, where you get out of the jeep and stand at a scenic overlook. This is the designated stopping point and the best place on the tour to take photographs of the red rock formations and the valley below.

Is this tour suitable for someone with mobility concerns?

The tour involves climbing in and out of an open-air jeep and riding over bumpy terrain for two hours. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy it comfortably.