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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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135 m
Distance
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6.1 km
Duration
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1.5-2h
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Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop

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Beginning from the iconic Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, the Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop is a 3.8mi moderately difficult hike that gives you major views almost the entire way. This hike loops the Twin Buttes, takes you to the Chicken Point viewpoint, and gives you access to the Devil’s Dining Room sinkhole if you want it. Expect heavy traffic on this hike.

Route Description for Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop

The Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop packs a lot into a relatively short hike. Starting at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which was designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude and Frank Lloyd Wright, you’ll loop West and East Twin Buttes and check out the Chicken Point viewpoint. This beautiful hike is definitely worth the stop.

We recommend doing the loop counterclockwise so the view opens up in front of you instead of behind you. The hike begins from the road that leads to the chapel at the trailhead parking area. Head east underneath West and East Twin Butte, stopping to snap a photo at Chicken Point looking out over Gibraltar Rock and Lee Mountain. From here, continue looping around East Twin Butte and take an optional short extension to check out the Devil’s Dining Room sinkhole just a few steps of the trail. Continue around the north side of the buttes now heading west, then stay left to head back to Chapel Road.

It’s worth a quick stop into the chapel, which boasts a 61 m cross on the exterior and stunning stained glass windows. It’s one of the top architectural sites in Sedona.

Getting to the Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop Trailhead

The trailhead for the Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop is on Chapel Road.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Good

  • Crowd Levels:

    High

  • Route Type:

    Loop

Chapel to Broken Arrow to Mystic Trail Loop Elevation Graph

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