Spiritual things to do in Sedona
Updated November 3, 2026 · facts checked against the sources below
Sedona draws visitors from many traditions. Some come for the vortexes, places many people describe as calming or energising. Others come for quiet chapels and meditation spots. Here's where to go and what to expect.
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The four best-known vortex sites
Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Boynton Canyon are the sites most often called vortexes. All are on public land and free to visit, though most trailheads need a parking pass. Airport Mesa and Bell Rock are the easiest to reach. Cathedral Rock is a steep scramble.
Science hasn't measured any special energy at these sites. What people report is personal, and the scenery alone is worth the trip.
Guided vortex experiences
A vortex tour adds a guide's interpretation, and often a meditation or ceremony. Read the listing, because some are mostly hiking and others mostly sitting.
Places of peace
The Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park is free, open dawn to dusk, and set among junipers with red rock views. The Chapel of the Holy Cross, built into the rocks, is free too.
Questions people ask
Where are the vortexes in Sedona?
The four most commonly named are Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Boynton Canyon.
Do you need a guide to visit a vortex?
No. All four sites are on public land you can visit on your own. A guide is optional.
Sources
- Coconino National Forest: Red Rock and Coconino passes
- Forest Service: Airport Loop Trail No. 210
- Sedona Airport
- Forest Service: Bell Rock Pathway No. 96
- Forest Service: Cathedral Rock Trail No. 170
- Sedona Shuttle: trailhead routes
- Forest Service: Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47
- Kunzang Palyul Chöling: Amitabha Stupa
- Visit Sedona: attractions
- Chapel of the Holy Cross (official)
Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.