Drive your own ATV behind a guide up to a viewpoint 800 feet over the West Sedona valley, take a side-by-side out on the Outlaw Trail and Diamondback Gulch, or climb the old Schnebly Hill wagon road to the Mogollon Rim in an open Jeep. Sedona ATV tours and off-road rides start from $89, and this page shows who drives on each ride and what every booking really costs at check-in.
There is one fully guided ATV tour in Sedona at $229.59 per person with about 3 hours on the trail, and drivers can be as young as 15 and a half with a permit. Self-drive side-by-sides start from $200 per group of up to 4 for 2 to 6 hours.
Key takeaways
Guided tours are priced per person. Rentals are priced per vehicle or per group, so one price covers everyone in the machine. The price shown is the lowest option on the listing. Every card says who drives and what is added at check-in, and the platform handles the payment.
You drive your own automatic ATV behind a local guide for about three hours in the West Sedona backcountry, up to the Skeleton Bone Mountain view. Helmet and goggles are in the price.
A full day in your own side-by-side with fuel, helmets, goggles and trail maps in the price. One price covers the whole vehicle, so it gets cheaper per head as the group grows.
A sporty two-seat Honda Talon for four hours on your own, with helmets, a trail map and an ice chest. Gas, tax, insurance and a $3,000 card deposit come on top at check-in.
from $200
Priced per group
A UTV for two to six hours from Cottonwood with maps and a route briefing for Sycamore Canyon, Mingus Mountain and the Verde River. One price covers up to four people.
Check AvailabilityA private paddle on the Verde River in Cottonwood that starts with a 4x4 UTV ride to the put-in and ends at your parked car. Kayak, paddle and life vest are in the price.
The famous pink Jeeps: a guide drives you up toward the Mogollon Rim for views 2,000 feet over the desert, with hotel pickup in Sedona. No licence or driving needed.
Three hours in an open 4x4 Jeep on the Outlaw Trail through old ranch land west of town, with Thunder Mountain, Doe Mesa and Loy Butte from the trail. A guide drives.
A guide drives you 1,500 feet up the old Schnebly Hill wagon road through Bear Wallow Canyon to the Mogollon Rim, past Merry-Go-Round Rock and western film sites.
The cheapest ride on the list: two hours in an open Hummer on the Cliff Hanger trail, with fees and taxes in the price and a guide at the wheel. Tip not included.
All the rides on one screen, from the guided ATV tour through the self-drive rentals to the jeep and Hummer tours, with the listing price, who drives, how long it runs and what comes on top at check-in. Figures current for in Q4 2026.
| Ride | Price | Who drives | Length | At check-in | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided ATV West Sedona | $229.59 per person | You, behind a guide | 4 hours, about 3 on the trail | $500 deposit + fees | Check Availability Details |
| Vortex Full-Day Rental | $575 per vehicle | You, self-guided | 8 hours | Fuel included | Check Availability Details |
| Honda Talon Half Day | $339 per vehicle | You, self-guided | 4 hours | Gas, tax, insurance, $3,000 deposit | Check Availability Details |
| Cottonwood UTV Rental | $200 per group up to 4 | You, self-guided | 2 to 6 hours | None stated | Check Availability |
| Verde River Kayak + UTV | $110 per person | Outfitter, then you paddle | 2 hours | None stated | Check Availability Details |
| Pink Jeep Scenic Rim | $138 per person | Guide | 2.5 hours | Tip | Check Availability Details |
| Outlaw Trail Jeep | $134.81 per person | Guide | 3 hours | 18% tip for 6+ | Check Availability Details |
| Schnebly Hill Jeep | $124 per person | Guide | 2.5 hours | Tip optional | Check Availability Details |
| Cliff Hanger Hummer | $89 per person | Guide | 2 hours | Tip | Check Availability Details |
Every Sedona off-road trip comes down to six choices, and here is the short answer to each one.
Drive your own machine on the guided ATV tour, or take the keys on a self-drive rental. The guided tour costs $229.59 per person with about 3 hours on the trail, while a rental starts at $200 per group of up to 4. If you would rather not drive at all, jeep and Hummer tours run from $89 per person.
FROM $89 PER PERSON TO $575 PER VEHICLE
The guided ATV tour runs in daylight, and you check in 30 minutes early at the West Sedona office before a van takes the group to the trailhead. Rental days should end before dark, because OHV lights are required from half an hour after sunset.
CHECK IN 30 MINUTES EARLY
The guided tour meets at the West Sedona office, and a van shuttles the group to a trailhead about 8 miles west of town. The Cottonwood UTV rental meets at 675 Dead Horse Ranch Road in Cottonwood. Rentals leave from the shop with a trail map.
TRAILHEAD 8 MILES WEST OF TOWN
The guided ATV tour is $229.59 per person with a $500 refundable deposit per ATV at check-in. The cheapest ride listed is the Cliff Hanger Hummer Tour at $89 per person, and the full-day Vortex rental is $575 per vehicle with fuel included.
$229.59 PER PERSON, $500 DEPOSIT
On the guided tour, drivers can be 15 and a half or older with a learner permit or licence, with a parent or guardian 18+ along for minors. Self-drive rentals need a primary renter 21 or older with a valid licence and a credit card in their own name. Guided jeep and Hummer tours need no licence at all.
GUIDED FROM 15 AND A HALF, RENTALS 21+
A rental suits a group sharing one machine, up to 4 people for $200 per group, while the guided tour fits first-timers who want the route handled. Bring a credit card in your name, since fees and deposits go on card only on the guided tour. Helmets and goggles are included on the guided tour and the Vortex full day, and Arizona law requires a helmet for every rider under 18.
UP TO 4 SHARE ONE UTV FOR $200
Arizona requires a valid OHV decal on public and state trust land for any vehicle designed mainly for unimproved terrain that weighs 2,500 pounds or less, including street-legal ones. The decal costs $25 plus a processing fee for residents and nonresidents alike and is valid for one year.
Source: Arizona State Parks
Nonresidents have had to buy the Arizona OHV decal before riding since September 1, 2019, and each machine needs its own non-transferable decal. They can buy it online at ohv.azgfd.com, or in person at AZGFD offices in Kingman, Mesa or Yuma.
Source: Arizona State Parks
A nonresident decal receipt or screenshot works as proof of purchase for up to 30 days while the decal is mailed, which takes two to three weeks.
Source: Arizona State Parks
Under ARS 28-1179 a person under 18 may not operate or ride in an OHV on public or state land without a properly fitted and fastened helmet with a US DOT rating, and an adult may not allow it either.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes
The Forest Service lists 11 OHV routes in the Red Rock Ranger District, from easy dirt roads to extreme 4WD routes needing high clearance. Broken Arrow is a 4-mile round trip, Schnebly Hill is 11 miles one way and the Outlaw route is a 10.5-mile loop.
Source: Coconino National Forest
The Soldier Pass OHV route, 2.5 miles round trip, requires a permit booked at least 72 hours ahead on Recreation.gov. Casner Mountain, 6.75 miles one way, needs a free permit limited per year, by calling the Red Rock Ranger Station.
Source: Coconino National Forest
A Red Rock Pass costs $5 daily, $15 weekly or $20 annually and is valid at Coconino National Forest fee sites in the Sedona area only. Vehicles parked on National Forest land in the red rock area without a valid pass can be cited.
Source: Coconino National Forest
The listing price is not always the last number. Deposits, fuel, tax, fees and tips come on top on some rides, and none of them are optional to know about.
Check-in at a Sedona rental counter, where the deposit goes on your card. Illustrative image.
The figures here come from each listing as published on its booking platform. Some rides collect a refundable deposit and fees at the counter, others leave only a tip. Where a listing says nothing, that is what it says: ask the operator before booking rather than assume.
Bring a credit card on the rides that take one. Cash is not accepted for fees and deposits on the guided ATV tour.
| Ride | Listing price | Added at check-in | Deposit on your card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided ATV Tour of West Sedona | $229.59 per person | Trail stewardship fee, fuel surcharge, damage waiver fee | $500 refundable per ATV |
| Vortex ATV Full-Day Rental | $575 per vehicle | None stated | None stated |
| Honda Talon Half-Day Rental | $339 per vehicle | Gas, sales tax, insurance, tire insurance and goggles optional | $3,000 per vehicle |
| Cottonwood UTV Rental with Trail Maps | $200 per group up to 4 | None stated | None stated |
| Outlaw Trail Jeep Tour | $134.81 per person | 18% gratuity for parties of 6 or more | None stated |
| Cliff Hanger Hummer Tour | $89 per person | Gratuity, 15-20% recommended | None stated |
Sedona ATV tours come in two shapes: you ride your own machine behind a guide, or you take the keys and follow a map. The difference shows up in who may drive and what you leave at the counter.
The listings show two different deals. On the guided tour you pay per person and drive your own automatic ATV behind a local guide. On a rental you pay per vehicle or per group and find your own way with a trail map. The money rules differ too, so compare them before you book.
The table uses figures from the tour listings and the operator pages.
| What matters | Guided ATV tour | Self-drive rental |
|---|---|---|
| Who drives | You do, behind a guide. Drivers 15 and a half or older with a learner permit or licence, a parent or guardian 18+ comes with minors | Primary renter 21 or older with a valid licence and a credit card in their own name |
| Seats | One rider per ATV on this listing, passengers at least 5 years old or 50 pounds on tour pages | Two to six people in one side-by-side, priced per vehicle or per group |
| Route | The guide picks it, about 3 hours of riding in the West Sedona backcountry | You follow the trail map, 2 to 8 hours |
| Experience needed | None. ATVs are fully automatic and a guide rides in front | None for the machine, but you read the map and pick the route |
| Deposit | $500 refundable per ATV at check-in, credit card only | $3,000 per vehicle at check-in on the Honda Talon half day |
| Card to book | Guided ATV Tour of West Sedona | Honda Talon Half-Day Rental, Vortex ATV Full-Day Rental or Cottonwood UTV Rental with Trail Maps |
A guided ATV line in the backcountry west of Sedona. Illustrative image.
The guided ATV tour at $229.59 per person fits first-timers who want someone else to handle route finding and pace. It is also the way younger riders get on the trail, because drivers can start at 15 and a half with a learner permit, while rentals start at 21. And if you care more about the view than the driving, the guide knows where the stops are, like the Skeleton Bone Mountain viewpoint over 800 feet above the valley floor.
Check in at the West Sedona office 30 minutes early and a van takes the group to the trailhead about 8 miles west of town.
A rental fits a family or group of friends who want one machine between them: the Cottonwood UTV takes up to 4 people for $200 per group, and the Vortex full day at $575 per vehicle covers fuel for 8 hours. It also suits drivers 21 and up who want a whole day out or the freedom to linger at a stop. On the Talon half day at $339 per vehicle, gas, sales tax, insurance and the $3,000 deposit come on top at check-in, so bring a card with room on it.
If you would rather someone else drove altogether, look at the jeep and Hummer options in ATV, UTV or a Guided Jeep Tour?.
No experience is needed for either option. The guided tour uses fully automatic ATVs with a guide in front and a safety briefing before you start. Rentals come with a trail map and, in Cottonwood, a route briefing at the shop.
An ATV is a quad bike you straddle, like a motorbike with four wheels, and on this listing each rider gets one. A UTV, also called a side-by-side, is a small off-road car with seats side by side, a steering wheel and a roll cage, so two or more people share one machine.
The rides on this site use the Coconino National Forest trail network around Sedona, mostly in the Red Rock Ranger District. Here is where each one goes and how long the routes are.
The Coconino National Forest lists 11 OHV routes in the Red Rock Ranger District, from easy dirt roads to extreme 4WD routes that need high clearance. These are the named lengths from the Forest Service list, useful when you plan a self-drive rental with a trail map.
| Route | Length | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow | 4-mile round trip | |
| Schnebly Hill | 11 miles one way | Old wagon road up to the Mogollon Rim |
| Outlaw | 10.5-mile loop | Ranch land west of town |
| Diamondback Gulch | 6-mile loop | |
| Ranch Loop | 6.5-mile loop | |
| Cliffhanger | 5.5 miles one way | |
| Powerline | 6.5 miles one way | |
| Soldier Pass | 2.5 miles round trip | Permit booked at least 72 hours ahead on Recreation.gov |
| Casner Mountain | 6.75 miles one way | Free limited permit by calling the Red Rock Ranger Station |
View from Broken Arrow Trail, the best-known jeep route in Sedona. Photo: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Guided ATV Tour of West Sedona stays on West Sedona Valley backcountry trails, reached by a van shuttle to a trailhead about 8 miles west of town. The Outlaw Trail Jeep Tour runs the 10.5-mile Outlaw loop through Coconino National Forest ranch land, past Snoopy Rock, Thunder Mountain, Doe Mesa and Loy Butte. The Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Tour climbs the Schnebly Hill wagon road, about 1,500 feet up to the edge of the Mogollon Rim.
The Cliff Hanger Hummer Tour drives the 5.5-mile Cliffhanger route. On a rental your range is wider: the Cottonwood UTV briefing covers Sycamore Canyon, Mingus Mountain, the Verde River and Tuzigoot from a base about 20 minutes from Sedona.
Two cliff-dwelling sites sit off the same northwest roads many riders use. Honanki Heritage Site is open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it closes above 100°F or when roads are impassable. Day use there costs $5 per vehicle per day, $15 per week or $20 per year via the Red Rock Pass, sold at the on-site machine.
The road to Honanki is not regularly maintained and is rocky in places, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, which makes a rented UTV a sensible way in. Palatki Heritage Site needs an advance timed reservation through Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777, with guided tours capped at 14 people and lasting 75 minutes. Palatki is open 9:30 AM to 3 PM daily except Wednesdays from September to May, with the last tour at 2 PM.
A Red Rock Pass is required at Palatki in addition to the timed ticket, and a pass can be bought on site.
Sources: Coconino National Forest, Coconino National Forest.
If nobody in the group wants to drive, Sedona still has you covered. Guided jeep and Hummer tours run the same backcountry with a professional at the wheel, and one trip swaps wheels for a paddle.
The jeep and Hummer tours need no licence and no deposit, and they take young children. The Pink Jeep Scenic Rim Tour costs $138 per person for 2.5 hours toward the Mogollon Rim, about 2,000 feet above the desert floor, with Sedona hotel pickup included and departures on the hour from 7:00am to 5:00pm. The Outlaw Trail Jeep Tour runs 3 hours for $134.81 per person past Snoopy Rock, Thunder Mountain and Loy Butte, and takes children from age 3 with a car seat for ages 3 to 5.
The Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Tour costs $124 per person for the rugged 2.5-hour climb up the old wagon road, for ages 4 and up. The Cliff Hanger Hummer Tour is the lowest priced at $89 per person for 2 hours, with fees and taxes in the price and ages 3 and up welcome. Tips are not included on any of them, and an 18% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more on the Outlaw Trail.
A Pink Jeep on the Sedona backcountry slickrock. Photo: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Verde River Kayak Tour with UTV Ride by AZ Legend Adventures in Cottonwood costs $110 per person for 2 hours and takes ages 10 and up. The outfitter drives the 4x4 UTV upstream to the put-in, then you paddle a private stretch of the Verde River with small rapids back to your parked car. Kayak, paddle, life vest and water are in the price, and the trip is private, so it is your group only.
Four quick matches based on age, budget and who wants the wheel.
The machines are open, the dust is real and the sun is strong. Dress for the trail, not the restaurant.
The guided ATV listing asks riders to bring closed-toe shoes, long pants and sunglasses. Long pants protect your legs from the machine and the brush. Add a bandana or buff to cover your mouth and nose from the dust, because every machine ahead of you on a dirt route throws it up.
In winter, when lows reach 30°F in January, wear layers you can take off as the day warms up. Details for each ride are on the catalog.
The kit for a dusty ride: helmet, goggles, a bandana and water. Illustrative image.
Helmets and goggles are included on the Guided ATV Tour of West Sedona, along with bottled water. The Vortex ATV Full-Day Rental also includes helmets, goggles, maps, fuel and water. Sedona Off-Road Center includes helmets on the Honda Talon but sells goggles separately, so bring your own eye protection or buy them at the shop.
Bring a credit card in the renter's name for the deposit. The guided ATV tour requires a $500 refundable deposit per ATV by card, cash is not accepted, and the Honda Talon rental takes a $3,000 hold at check-in. Bring a driver's licence, or a learner permit if you are a 15-and-a-half-year-old on the guided tour.
Carry water beyond what is provided and put on sunscreen before you leave the office. The full list of day-of costs is in the check-in section.
The trail is fun but the listings carry real limits, and here they are before you book.
The Guided ATV Tour of West Sedona runs 4 hours with about 3 hours on the trail and up to 12 riders per departure. Pick a date and see the open slots.
You'll confirm the exact date and time on the secure booking page.
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1,885 reviews on Viator for Arizona ATV Adventures Guided ATV Tour of the West Sedona Backcountry
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Chad was very punctual, informative and personable. We met at a very convenient location just outside of Dead Horse Ranch Park. Very nice equipment including helmets. We had a ball. The Sycamore Canyon area was great and PowerLine Trail was a true adventure. Scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed trails to the Verde River
Debbie · October 15, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Cottonwood UTV Rental with Trail Maps
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Madison was awesome and I hope I surprised her that I could make it up to Cowpie, not to the top. I so enjoyed sharing this adventure with my friends from Kansas. I was going to cancel due to the weather however made a decision to stay steadfast. Thank you Madison. I have sent pictures all the way to Ireland. You were the best!! Ava
Ava · October 30, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Pink Jeep Scenic Rim Tour
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Our Guide Brad is fun, friendly and very knowledgeable with the geological history of Sedona and in general the Colorado Plateau. Although the off-road roads are very bumpy but Brad still makes the ride very safe and comfortable. Highly recommended if you are traveling to Sedona.
Daisy · April 9, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Tour
★★★★★ ★★★★★
We had an amazing time. Explored Sycamore Canyon Rd all the way to all the way to Parson's Trailhead. Highly recommend.
M. · December 29, 2025
Review on GetYourGuide for Cottonwood UTV Rental with Trail Maps
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Lovely time. Adrienne was a fantastic driver and guide, she was friendly and highly knowledgeable and made the trip so much fun for me and my parents. She even helped my mom climb to the rock holding her hand. Highly recommend this tour
Siddhant · October 25, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Pink Jeep Scenic Rim Tour
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Had a wonderful tour with Cowboy Bob! The views were gorgeous and Cowboy Bob’s local knowledge of the Sedona region along with his undeniable cowboy charm made for an epic tour! Highly recommend!
Jennifer · March 19, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Tour
★★★★★ ★★★★★
What a great adventure The crew brought us a fresh rig to start the day and gave us some maps to the river and the Tuzigoot ruins- it’s so cool to explore a place with 1,000 years of history We decided to “get lost” and followed the trails all the way to the Hananki cliff dwellings - that’s mind blowing Came back and the crew was there with high fives and great vibes Thanks team!!
Eric · May 30, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Cottonwood UTV Rental with Trail Maps
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Shawn was awesome!! He let us get pictures on the way up and remembered to stop at the same spots on the way back for those on the other side of the Jeep to get the pictures!! He was great!!
Janet · October 23, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Pink Jeep Scenic Rim Tour
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Our guide Don De Baun was excellent. Very informative and funny if I did another tour I’d pick him to guide. Cant imagine someone could do better.
Gary · April 12, 2025
Review on GetYourGuide for Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Tour
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Three films to watch before you pick a Sedona ATV tour or rental: the guided ATV ride in West Sedona, a self-drive 4x4 day away from the crowds and a drive down the Broken Arrow trail. Third-party videos, this site has no link to their creators.
The guided ATV ride in the West Sedona backcountry, from the briefing to the viewpoints.
Video: ViatorA self-drive off-road day on the dirt routes around Sedona, with the rough sections on camera.
Video: Wandering WakimsThe Broken Arrow route driven end to end, so you can see how rocky the ledges get.
Video: Live That AdventureArizona sets clear rules for off-highway vehicles, and most of them apply to renters as much as to locals. The three that bite are the under-18 helmet law, the OHV decal and the Red Rock Pass when you park.
Under ARS 28-1179, a person under 18 may not operate or ride an OHV on public or state land without a properly fitted and fastened helmet with a US DOT rating. An adult may not allow a person under 18 to ride without one either. The only exception is a child passenger secured in a child restraint system in a vehicle with a rollover protection system.
Eye protection is required when operating an OHV on streets and highways under ARS 28-964A. Helmets and goggles are included in the price of the guided tour and on the Vortex full-day rental, and the Talon rental includes helmets for everyone under 18.
A national forest fee site below the red rocks, where a Red Rock Pass applies to parked vehicles. Illustrative image.
The figures below come from Arizona State Parks and Trails, the Arizona Legislature, the Coconino National Forest and Visit Sedona.
| Rule | What it says | On a tour or rental |
|---|---|---|
| OHV decal | $25 plus a processing fee, valid one year, for machines designed for unimproved terrain weighing 2,500 pounds or less. Nonresidents buy it online at ohv.azgfd.com, and a receipt works as proof for up to 30 days while it is mailed | Ask the operator whether the rental vehicle carries the decal |
| Red Rock Pass | $5 daily, $15 weekly or $20 annually, needed only when you park at a Coconino National Forest fee site in the Sedona area. Brief stops of about 15 minutes or less need no pass | Tied to parking at a fee site, not to riding: renters who stop at a trailhead need one, on a guided ride ask the operator |
| America the Beautiful | $80 annual pass, accepted instead of a Red Rock Pass at many Sedona-area sites | The cardholder must be present |
| Stay on open roads | Forest rule: do not drive off an open and authorized road, and obey speed limits and minimize noise in neighborhoods | Applies to every self-drive rental |
| Lights | OHV lights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise | Plan rental days to end before dark |
Parking is the usual trap. The trailheads, Honanki and Palatki parking areas are Forest fee sites, so a vehicle parked on National Forest land in the red rock area without a valid pass can be cited. Self-drive renters should buy a pass before leaving the shop.
The Soldier Pass OHV route, at 2.5 miles round trip, needs a permit booked at least 72 hours ahead on Recreation.gov, and Casner Mountain needs a free limited permit from the Red Rock Ranger Station. Riding after dark is the third trap: lights are required from half an hour after sunset, so a rental that goes out at midday needs to be back well before then.
Sources: Arizona State Parks, Arizona Revised Statutes, Coconino National Forest.
Sedona rides run all year, but the heat, the rain and the cold mornings change what you wear and when you book. The figures below are the long-term averages for Red Rock State Park near Sedona, published by Arizona State Parks and Trails.
These are the averages recorded at Red Rock State Park, the closest Arizona State Parks weather station to the riding areas. Use them to pick your month and your slot of the day. Highs and lows are in degrees Fahrenheit and rain in inches per month.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F | 30°F | 2.10 in |
| February | 61°F | 33°F | 2.16 in |
| March | 65°F | 37°F | 2.47 in |
| April | 73°F | 42°F | 1.16 in |
| May | 82°F | 49°F | 0.71 in |
| June | 93°F | 58°F | 0.36 in |
| July | 97°F | 64°F | 1.65 in |
| August | 94°F | 63°F | 1.90 in |
| September | 88°F | 58°F | 1.94 in |
| October | 77°F | 48°F | 1.67 in |
| November | 64°F | 36°F | 1.38 in |
| December | 57°F | 31°F | 1.51 in |
Cathedral Rock after a snowfall. Photo: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
March, April and May average highs of 65°F, 73°F and 82°F, and September, October and November follow with 88°F, 77°F and 64°F. Those are the comfortable months for an open machine on the trail. Summer is the hot stretch, with highs of 93°F in June, 97°F in July and 94°F in August. Book the morning slot in summer, before the day reaches its peak.
See what to wear for the heat kit.
Winter mornings sit near freezing, with January and December lows of 30°F and 31°F. Wear layers you can shed once the sun is up. Trails can close after rain or snow, so ask the operator before you set out on a self-drive rental. The monsoon months are the wettest of the warm season, with 1.65 inches of rain in July, 1.90 in August and 1.94 in September.
Afternoon storms roll in fast, which is one more reason to ride early.
Sources: Arizona State Parks, Coconino National Forest.
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The one fully guided ATV tour in Sedona is the Guided ATV Tour of West Sedona with Arizona ATV Adventures, $229.59 per person for 4 hours including about 3 hours on the trail, rated 4.9 from 1,885 reviews. If you would rather ride without driving, the Cliff Hanger Hummer Tour puts a guide at the wheel for $89 per person.
You drive your own automatic ATV behind a guide for about 3 hours in the West Sedona backcountry, up to the Skeleton Bone Mountain viewpoint over 800 feet above the valley floor, with helmet, goggles and water included. It costs $229.59 per person and rates 4.9 from 1,885 reviews. If you prefer to explore alone, compare it with a self-drive rental such as the Honda Talon Half-Day Rental.
The guided ATV tour is $229.59 per person, and a trail stewardship fee, fuel surcharge and damage waiver are added at check-in along with a $500 refundable deposit per ATV. Self-drive rentals start at $200 per group of up to 4 on the Cottonwood UTV Rental with Trail Maps for 2 to 6 hours. The full price picture is in the comparison section.
On the guided ATV tour of West Sedona, drivers can be 15 and a half or older with a learner permit or licence, and a parent or guardian 18 or older must come with minors. Self-drive rentals are stricter: Sedona Off-Road Center requires the primary renter to be 21 or older with a credit card in their name.
No experience is listed as a requirement for the guided ATV tour of West Sedona. The ATVs are fully automatic and you ride behind a guide who sets the pace on a 4-hour outing with about 3 hours on the trail. For rentals you ride alone with a map, so a briefing at the shop is your preparation.
An ATV is a quad you ride one rider per machine, and on the guided tour you follow a leader. A UTV or side-by-side has seats side by side for passengers, and a rental such as the Honda Talon Half-Day Rental is self-guided with a trail map, $339 per vehicle for 4 hours. The guided or rental section breaks down the choice.
The pass is tied to parking, not to riding: a $5 daily Red Rock Pass is needed when you leave a vehicle at a Coconino National Forest fee site in the Sedona area, and brief stops of about 15 minutes or less need none. On a guided ride you never park the vehicle yourself, so ask the operator if anything is due. The rules section covers the pass and the Arizona OHV decal.
Yes on some, none stated on others. The guided ATV tour takes a $500 refundable security deposit per ATV by credit card at check-in, and the Honda Talon Half-Day Rental takes $3,000 per vehicle. The Vortex ATV Full-Day Rental and the Cottonwood UTV rental state no deposit on their listings. The $500 on the ATV tour is released when the ATV comes back damage-free.
Sedona ATV Tours
