Sterling Pass Trail

Expert4.7 mi from Sedona

Length: 1.8mi one way
Climb: 1,060ft
High point: 5,901ft

Sterling Pass Trail map and elevation

Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap

0.0 mi4,841 ftDrag along the profile

Low 4,841 ft · High 5,901 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Sterling Pass Trail trailhead

The hike starts at Sterling Pass Trailhead, about 5 miles from Sedona in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

Difficulty: Expert, from OpenStreetMap trail grading
Round trip: 3.6 mi out and back
Time: About 2 hr 20 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point: 4,841 ft
Trailhead: Sterling Pass Trailhead
Managed by: United States Forest Service

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