Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: 1-Hour Schnebly Hill Road

Ride Schnebly Hill's rocky trail without planning the route yourself

The Rim Run Express is a one-hour off-road Jeep tour through Sedona's red rock terrain along historic Schnebly Hill Road, led by a local guide in a Jeep Gladiator. You'll pass Snoopy Rock and the Munds Wagon Trail while hearing stories about the area's geology, wildlife, and pioneer history. The ride is very bumpy over rough, uneven terrain. Bottled water and local taxes are included, and the guide speaks English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona off-road Jeep tour

• Board Jeep Gladiator vehicle
• Drive along Schnebly Hill Road
• Spot Snoopy Rock formation
• Hear stories about geology and wildlife
• Pass historic Munds Wagon Trail
• View Sedona's Red Rock Country

The experience

What makes this tour work for a short visit is the one-hour window on Schnebly Hill Road. You get the off-road experience without committing a full afternoon. Your guide navigates the rocky trail in a Jeep Gladiator above Uptown Sedona, so the route and timing are already figured out. The terrain is genuinely rough and uneven, which is why the operator warns it's a very bumpy ride. That's not marketing language, it's what the high-desert landscape actually delivers.

The stops are built around what makes Sedona's geology worth seeing. Snoopy Rock, the tour's signature landmark, gets its name from its resemblance to Charles Schulz's cartoon beagle lying on his back: the guide shares that local lore along with the geologic history. As you pass through the Coconino National Forest, you'll see the Munds Wagon Trail, a late-1800s pioneer route, and the towering canyon walls and high desert chaparral that frame the red rock country. Bottled water is included, and the guide speaks English throughout.

The ride demands a moderate level of physical fitness because of the terrain and the bumping. The operator notes it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Children from age 1 are welcome as long as they're accompanied by an adult. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions: Sedona's high desert can shift quickly.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• bottled water.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 10

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Arizona Safari Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided off-road experience in one hour. The guide handles navigation of the rocky terrain while you take in the views and stories from the Jeep.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

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 Snoopy Rock and why is it on this tour?

Snoopy Rock is one of Sedona's most famous red rock formations, named for its striking resemblance to the cartoon beagle lying on his back atop his doghouse. It's the signature stop on the Rim Run Express because it offers fantastic photo opportunities and the guide shares the local lore and geologic history behind the landmark.

How bumpy is the ride on Schnebly Hill Road?

The operator describes it as a very bumpy ride over rough, uneven terrain. That's the authentic off-road experience. If you have spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, the tour is not recommended for you. Otherwise, expect the Jeep to move over the rocky trail at a pace that keeps the one-hour window tight.

Can I bring my dog on the Rim Run Express?

Dogs are allowed on the tour, but you'll need to call 928-282-3012 to confirm pricing and any details about your pet's size or needs before booking.

What will the guide tell me about the area?

The guide shares stories about Sedona's geology, wildlife, history, and natural environment. Along the Munds Wagon Trail section, you'll hear about the pioneer history of this late-1800s route as you pass through the Coconino National Forest and see the high desert chaparral and canyon walls up close from the vehicle.