Schnebly Hill Road: Epic Sedona Off-Road Trail for All Skill Levels

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

What trail in Sedona do you think has the best views?

[@JT_Adventures]

I like the outlaw trail as the 2nd best after Schnebly. But not everyone will agree with that. Ha. Schnebly changes over time as well, not the views but the ruggedness of the trail. I do it pretty much every year since 1991 & it was really easy back then. Traffic on it and erosion have taken toll, I hope it doesn’t get closed from over-use.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

@@JT_Adventures I will have to do outlaw again soon. As for the trails with how often they are used by the jeep rental companies and how many people they bring from the tourist sector I doubt the city would allow them to close. I know Soldiers pass they started requiring permits so maybe they will go that route if they have to.

[@nlnl3464]

Fun fact....Schnebly Hill Vista at 3:25 is the spot in the original Vacation movie that the Griswold's discovered Aunt Edna was dead, Clark locks up the brakes, and the family wagon comes to a rest at this very location. It's quite a Hollywood miracle...one moment they're all cruising along I-17 when they discover Aunt Edna is dead and voila the next moment the car comes to a stop 3 miles away at the Schnebly Hill Vista. PS---if you offroad much at all, this trail is not really all that difficult at all in spite of a little bit of a build up in the video. The 4 Runner here was hardly tested at all by this trail...probably the same for the Jeep....lol, Toyota guy here. It is a beautiful drive though as noted in the video.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Someone else said that in the comments and I had to look it up! It blew my mind 😂 I wish I would have known that prior to making the video because I definitely would have included that in the story.

[@LoriGraceAz]

I've always wanted to try that road and am now looking forward to taking my 4R down it next time! Thanks!

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Of course! I am glad you are going to check it out and experience it! It really is a beautiful trail.

[@thatoneguyazadventures]

Awesome video! Those views are hard to beat! We actually just did this one on Sunday, and I hadn't been on it for several years. We missed some of these good views though because we took a few side trails that weaved us down parallel with Schnebly. Still a good day, but loooong haha.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Definitely a long and bumpy trail for sure but worth it for the views.

[@KiphartAZ]

I've wondered about this drive for many years. Thanks for making this video. I hope to enjoy this trail in person someday soon.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Of course! I hope you get to enjoy it soon as well! 🙂

[@dallasjourney]

Fantastic video! Thanks for showing the terrain and the history lesson. THIS should be the go to video for those new to Schnebly Hill.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

That means a lot to us! Thanks so much! 🙏🙏

[@XploreAz]

@3:30 that’s the same spot from National Lampoons Vacation when they get out of the car after realizing Aunt Edna is dead.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Holy smokes!!!! I think it actually is!!!! How in the world did you catch that? That is crazy 🤣

[@XploreAz]

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[@TheJourneySoFar1966]

Thanks for another great video! I wasn't originally going to run Schnebly Hill when I visit Sedona because I heard it was overly rocky and a rough ride in any vehicle, but now I'm considering it! I'll be in my Rubicon and a friend in a Tacoma will be joining me, so it's nice to see videos of vehicles other than Jeeps on the trails! Thanks!

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

The first section is quick and not rocky at all. The second and third sections are pretty rocky but the views are well worth it in my opinion. Go 4Runners! Lol

[@DannyO0917]

It's pretty rough but my brother did it in a Porsche Cayenne on 33s so you're not going to have any problem in a Rubicon. I took my 5-year-old on this trail in my Rubicon and there was a lot of swaying and jerking in the car so I wouldn't recommend it with a little kid unless they like that stuff.

[@kevinarndt2528]

Great video! Love this trail, it’s a must do in Arizona.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Totally agree! It truly is! Thanks for watching!

[@supitown6013]

Awesome video as always!

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Thank you!!

[@ROAM2TheUnknown]

Had a blast adventuring with you guys & can’t wait to do it again soon

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Thanks so much for coming along! It was fun to see the Jeep in action!

[@beth_sandra]

Love this drive! 🥰

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Us too! The views! 🤩🤩

[@trailrunnah8886]

Looks like an amazing time, I'm constantly blown away by the scenery out west, it's so amazing. Really jealous of all these open spaces out west, not much of that here in Rhode Island.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

It's really beautiful here, and we love it- but we would definitely love to come see Rhode Island too!

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@CBOffroadAdventures if you like the ocean and sailboats, we got ya covered.

[@outofreception]

Wow, we gotta try this trail, so beautiful! Subbed!

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Yes this trail is definitely a must! Thanks for the sub!

[@jcsraider97]

You think an 05 CRV can survive the 2nd portion of the trail????

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

I think the section right past the 1st lookout might be a little difficult for your CR-V but that all depends on your experience and comfort level. If you have the AWD version and are used to exploring forest roads I would go to the first look out and check out the road. The road just down from the lookout is the worst of the trail and will give you some indication on if you should move forward or not. If you decide to not keep moving forward you are still able to experience an amazing view of the landscape from that area and it is still worth your time.

[@oakmaiden2133]

Can’t tell ya how many times I suggested, Hey let’s turn off there some time! Another turn-off I’m curious about is Fox Ranch Rd.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

Lol I feel the same way when I am traveling and see dirt roads off the highway! I guess it is the curiosity and adventure in us.

[@robertsandoval5426]

Do you have a lift ? If so how much of a lift ? I have a 4Runner same model as yours. I’m wondering if I could keep up with the same trails you are on.

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

I have seen stock 4Runners do this trail with no problems at all. I really think you would be fine. I have a stage 5 Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift on my 4Runner. You could go on a lot of trails we do on the channel since we do destination Offroad on not a lot of rock crawling. If you ever have questions on a trail, we have done, just comment on the video and I can chime in.

[@robertsandoval5426]

@@CBOffroadAdventures awesome thank you I did the Breezy Tank FS 9849 just SE of flagstaff recently stock super sketchy but I didn’t bottom out once lol I would recommend you try it!

[@CBOffroadAdventures]

@@robertsandoval5426 thanks for the trail idea. Looks like it is a 5 out of 10 trail and a pretty skinny road at times. Can you get to and see walnut canyon from this trail?

[@robertsandoval5426]

@@CBOffroadAdventures I believe so it should be to the east I didn’t head that way. I went west and ended up at Marshall lake.

[@realrigsrattle8829]

@@robertsandoval5426 Glad you enjoyed Breezy Tank! I was the person that mapped and submitted it to OnX Offroad! I discovered it by accident when I lead a group of mostly Subarus down it a few years back. Luckily we all had good tires and skid plates!