A Mysterious Woodland Trail In Arizona Will Take You To The Original Sinagua Ruins

Arizona has no shortage of ancient ruins to visit, but some don’t get nearly the amount of recognition they deserve. The Honanki Heritage Site, located in the Sedona area, features an ancient cliff dwelling once home to the 15th-century Sinagua people. All it takes to see the magnificent structure for yourself is an easy, 0.6-mile hike through a whimsical woodland forest – so, what are you waiting for? Are you ready to tackle one of the best hikes near Sedona, Arizona?

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Please note: while the hiking trail that takes you to the Honanki Heritage Site is easy, the dirt road leading to it gets very rough in the last 2.5 miles. We recommend visiting in an SUV, Jeep, truck, or other high-clearance vehicle.

To learn more about the Honanki Heritage Site, visit its page on AllTrails.

Have you ever hiked to the Sinagua cliff dwellings at the Honanki Heritage Site? If so, tell us all about your experience in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for more Arizona hikes that lead to ancient ruins.

Address: Honanki Heritage Site, 11750 N Loy Butte Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA