1.6 Miles Out & Back Roundtrip

Somewhat Strenuous

Gorgeous Steep Hike With Breath Taking Views At End & During

Not far from downtown (~9 Miles) but just out of the way enough to avoid the horrendous crowds of people (like at Devil’s Bridge), is the incredibly beautiful trail that is Doe Mountain. Although it’s steep (400 feet), the first .7 miles of switchbacks are in fact straight up (meaning the last .7 are straight down), it is absolutely worth the views of Capitol Butte and Lizard Head to the east and southeast towards downtown. The view to the west while hiking up is also gorgeous with its view of Bear Mountain. You’re likely to find a good secluded spot to take in all the views and the fresh air from the top. The Forest Service Website claims you can see, “Maroon, and Wilson mountains, Loy, Boynton, and Secret Canyons, Chimney Rock, and the Cockscomb to name a few. Sedona is visible to the east and off to the south, Munds Mountain and Sycamore Pass mark the location of Sycamore Canyon and the Verde Valley.”