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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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114 m
Distance
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2.4 km
Duration
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0.5-1h
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Brewer Trail

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Brewer Trail is a 1.5mi moderate hike in Sedona that leads you up to the viewpoint and vortex on Airport Mesa. This is a stellar spot as far as views go, with a 360-degree vantage point over all of Sedona and the surrounding landscape. You can also watch planes take off and land at the airport. Expect moderate traffic on this route.

Route Description for Brewer Trail

Brewer Trail is a nice way to get up to the Airport Mesa viewpoint and vortex site if parking is full on Airport Road and you don’t want to pay to park in the private lot. It’s a short hike but the views simply won’t disappoint! This approach takes you directly up to the viewpoint and vortex site.

The trail is a bit rocky, so good boots are recommended. Nearly all the elevation gain occurs in the first half-mile, and then it’s a relaxed hike thereafter.
From the trailhead, take the trail as it climbs the base of the mesa past the last residential streets. The first half-mile is the steepest, but it doesn’t last long. Stay left towards the viewpoint, where you’ll want to snap some photos. From here, you can either head back down or further explore the saddle between the two mesas.

Insider Hints for Brewer Trail

  • The gorgeous Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village isn’t far from the starting point of this trail. It’s one of our favorite spots in Sedona.

Getting to the Brewer Trail Trailhead

The trailhead for Brewer Trail is on Brewer Road.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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