Soldier Pass

Total Miles
0.9

Elevation

1,390.57 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Soldier Pass 6

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.

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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

Steve Kennedy
Jul 03, 2024
2021 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Normal
Short fun trip out & back with a couple of quick diversions. Be warned, however, that the trail to the sinkhole has some obstacles that will scrape a stock Gladiator Rubicon.
Ricky Desch
May 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Definitely is a good trail but you need a permit, which is really attainable online. There was no one else but me on the trail. I do suggest being careful in the narrow sections near the back at the end of the trail. trees and bushes stick out. There can be other people on the 4WD trail as well.
A Tucker
May 27, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Tom Crowell
Apr 28, 2024
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/Wet

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.

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