Colorado Plateau: Merry Go Round Rock 3 Hour Tour

Length:

• 3 hours

About

Get ready to leave the pavement behind and experience Sedona from a whole new perspective. This three-hour off-road adventure takes you deep into the red-rock country, along historic trails and through rugged high-desert terrain, with the spectacular Merry-Go-Round Rock as your ultimate destination.

Your adventure begins as you climb the historic Old Munds Wagon Trail, following a route once traveled by early settlers, ranchers, and cattle herders making their way between Sedona and Flagstaff. As the Jeep climbs higher, the scenery changes dramatically, revealing towering sandstone walls, forested hillsides, and expansive views across the Verde Valley.

Along the way, your guide will point out some of Sedona’s most recognizable formations, including Snoopy Rock and Cow Pie Rock, while sharing stories about the people, trails, and landscapes that shaped this remarkable part of Arizona.

One of the highlights of the trip is a stop near Dripping Cave, a location associated with the filming of the 1987 western The Quick and the Dead, featuring Sam Elliott. Your guide will share a little of the area’s movie history while giving you time to take in the scenery.

Then comes the main event: Merry-Go-Round Rock.

After making your way to this iconic viewpoint, step out of the Jeep and take time to experience the incredible panorama. From this elevated vantage point, you can look across the dramatic cliffs and forested slopes toward Oak Creek Canyon, with Sedona’s famous red-rock landscape stretching out below.

There will be plenty of time for photos, soaking in the views, and simply enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by some of Northern Arizona’s most spectacular scenery.

From historic wagon routes and rugged canyon trails to unforgettable mountain-top views, this three-hour Jeep adventure is designed for guests who want more than a quick sightseeing trip—it’s an opportunity to explore the backcountry, reach Merry-Go-Round Rock, and experience Sedona from above.