Soldier Pass

Total Miles
0.9

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Soldier Pass
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Trail Overview

This will be a quick, fun trip. Great rock obtacles and even better views make it worth an afternoon. If you want to hike, you won't be disappointed. There is a very popular hiking trail along this route.

Photos of Soldier Pass

Soldier Pass
Soldier Pass

Difficulty

Difficult: Very tight in places with several steep, ledgy climbs. Stock SUVs need very high ground clearance. New vehicles with shiny paint jobs beware of scratchy brush.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

Diego M
Nov 23, 2025
1999 Lexus LX
Open
Muddy/Wet
Need a 8inch clearance with good line choice. Took it in stock lx470 on 33s taking fun line no issues in the rain. No way this is a 7. 4 at most only due to space. I had about 1 foot extra in the tightest areas.
John Kelly
Oct 24, 2025
2014 Lexus GX
Open
Normal
This is not a 7 difficulty trail
Andrew Drake
Sep 26, 2025
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
No idea why this trail is rated a 7, definitely more of a 4, teacup section would be a 5 at most. If you can do Broken Arrow you can do this trail. With that being said it is definitely beautiful and not too crowded when we went, just saw a couple of Jeep tours. Would recommend it for sure if you’re in Sedona, but if you can only hit one I’d do Broken Arrow.
Landon Hoffbeck
Aug 14, 2025
4x4
Open
Normal

Soldier Pass can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

From Highway 179 in Sedona, head west 1.2 miles on 89A to Soldier Pass Road on right. Head north 1.4 miles and turn right on Rim Shadows Drive. At next intersection, make a soft right on Canyon Shadows Drive, then immediately turn left at well-signed metal gate.

Soldier Pass Map

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