--- title: "Sedona Red Rock EV Trip Pack — EV Backroads" description: "Choose from eight routes near Sedona. Start on easy forest roads. Add rough rock and tighter lines when you are ready." canonical_url: "https://www.evbackroads.com/adventures/schnebly-hill-first-dirt-day" last_updated: "2026-08-09" --- ![Schnebly Hill Road in Arizona](/media/photos-ai/30-schnebly-hill-road.webp?v=20260808) ![Sedona Red Rock route collection](/media/map/adventure-regions/sedona.svg) ADVENTURE ROUTE COLLECTION · ARIZONA # Sedona: Red Rock Confidence Ladder Choose from eight routes near Sedona. Start on easy forest roads. Add rough rock and tighter lines when you are ready. QUICK READ Route stages 8 Plan length 3–5 days High point 7,508 ft Typical season Check each route Base area 34.8885, -111.6959 Save trip pack offline Print trip plan Mark plan ready SEDONA COLLECTION 8 stages, in order - [01 Boynton Pass Road easy](#stage-1) - [02 Casner Park Road easy](#stage-2) - [03 FR 226 easy](#stage-3) - [04 FR 228 moderate](#stage-4) - [05 Schnebly Hill Road moderate](#stage-5) - [06 Soldier's Pass Trail moderate](#stage-6) - [07 Vultee Arch moderate](#stage-7) - [08 Broken Arrow difficult](#stage-8) WHY IT FITS ## Why this progression can fit your trip. The routes form a compact ladder around Sedona. You can repeat the easy roads, stop after any stage, or add rougher rock without changing base camp. WHAT CAN CHANGE THE ANSWER Traffic, heat, rain, and damaged rock steps can make either route slower or harder. Use a dry forecast and stop before an obstacle exceeds your plan. ROUTE PROGRESSION ## Add one skill at a time. Drive only the stages that fit your vehicle, experience, weather, and current access. A later stage is not a required finish. 01 easy ### Boynton Pass Road Route distance 2.1 mi Allow 1–2 hours Start on a short road west of Sedona. Use it to check tire pressure, map controls, and your turnaround plan. SKILL ADDED Build a simple dirt-road baseline close to services. Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.88704&lng=-111.88670&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/4369-boynton-pass-road) ![Topographic route map for Boynton Pass Road](/media/adventures/regions/maps/boynton-pass-road.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### Boynton Pass Road, from start to finish Climb +101 ft Descent −125 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. 02 easy ### Casner Park Road Route distance 10 mi Allow 1–2 hours Add a second easy forest road. Compare ride quality and energy use before you choose rougher ground. SKILL ADDED Practice adapting speed to a different dirt surface. Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.92557&lng=-111.55308&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/3550-casner-park-road) ![Topographic route map for Casner Park Road](/media/adventures/regions/maps/casner-park-road.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### Casner Park Road, from start to finish Climb +775 ft Descent −471 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. 03 easy ### FR 226 Route distance 9.5 mi Allow 1–2 hours Use this short forest route to practice reading ruts and choosing firm ground without rushing. SKILL ADDED Add basic line choice while the route stays approachable. Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.88828&lng=-111.56730&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/4351-fr-226) ![Topographic route map for FR 226](/media/adventures/regions/maps/fr-226-sedona.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### FR 226, from start to finish Climb +787 ft Descent −484 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. 04 moderate ### FR 228 Route distance 3.1 mi Allow 1–2 hours Move to a rougher forest road. Stop and inspect any wash or rock that hides the safe line. SKILL ADDED Add clearance checks before the longer scenic routes. Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.90433&lng=-111.55638&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/4352-fr-228) ![Topographic route map for FR 228](/media/adventures/regions/maps/fr-228-sedona.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### FR 228, from start to finish Climb +314 ft Descent −403 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. ![Schnebly Hill Road in Arizona](/media/photos-ai/30-schnebly-hill-road.webp?v=20260808) ROUTE VIEW · AI-ASSISTED EV PLACEHOLDER WHERE NOTED 05 moderate ### Schnebly Hill Road Route distance 11.1 mi Allow Half day Use the west side of Schnebly Hill Road to learn slow speed, wheel placement, and clearance checks. The major views arrive before the full route ends. SKILL ADDED Learn how rough dirt changes speed, comfort, and energy use. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.88847&lng=-111.69591&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/85-schnebly-hill-road)[Open onX Offroad](https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/trails/us/arizona/schnebly-hill-radio-towers) ![Topographic route map for Schnebly Hill Road](/media/maps/30-schnebly-hill-road.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### Schnebly Hill Road, from start to finish Climb +263 ft Descent −2,259 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. 06 moderate ### Soldier's Pass Trail Route distance 1.5 mi Allow 2–3 hours Use this compact route to practice controlled rock placement. Respect permit and access rules before you enter. SKILL ADDED Add short rock features and tighter decisions. Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.88799&lng=-111.78530&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/1965-soldiers-pass-trail) ![Topographic route map for Soldier's Pass Trail](/media/adventures/regions/maps/soldiers-pass-trail.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### Soldier's Pass Trail, from start to finish Climb +166 ft Descent −61 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. 07 moderate ### Vultee Arch Route distance 5 mi Allow 2–3 hours Add a longer out-and-back with rough sections. Keep enough time and energy for the return. SKILL ADDED Add route length and a firm turnaround point. Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.91734&lng=-111.81298&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/2081-vultee-arch) ![Topographic route map for Vultee Arch](/media/adventures/regions/maps/vultee-arch.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### Vultee Arch, from start to finish Climb +309 ft Descent −172 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. ![Broken Arrow in Arizona](/media/photos-ai/21-broken-arrow.webp?v=20260808) ROUTE VIEW · AI-ASSISTED EV PLACEHOLDER WHERE NOTED 08 difficult ### Broken Arrow Route distance 3.1 mi Allow 2–4 hours Move to Broken Arrow only when the first drive felt controlled. Walk each rock step before you commit the vehicle. SKILL ADDED Add tight turns, short slickrock climbs, and deliberate tire placement. [Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=34.83774&lng=-111.75297&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/4-broken-arrow) ![Topographic route map for Broken Arrow](/media/maps/21-broken-arrow.webp) TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE ### Broken Arrow, from start to finish Climb +384 ft Descent −187 ft Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal. ROUTE READINESS ## Do seven checks before you leave pavement. 01 ### surface Rough dirt, embedded rock, and short slickrock sections 02 ### clearance Extra clearance and durable all-terrain tires 03 ### remoteness Services are close, but terrain can block help and cell service 04 ### charging Verify a Sedona-area fast charger and keep the return reserve 05 ### cell Coverage Download the selected routes before you leave town 06 ### weather Do not enter during heavy rain or a flash-flood warning 07 ### turnaround Use a wide pullout before the next ledge or steep rock line BEFORE YOU GO ## Make these decisions while you have a signal. - Check the Coconino National Forest road notice - Download the selected routes and the return to charging - Set a battery and daylight limit TURN AROUND WHEN ## Follow the limits that you set. - The vehicle touches rock or needs wheelspin - Rain approaches the red-rock shelf - You reach the battery or daylight limit CARRY ## Prepare for common problems. - Tire repair kit and compressor - Water and sun protection - Offline maps ![Topographic route plate for Sedona: Red Rock Confidence Ladder](/media/maps/30-schnebly-hill-road.webp) FEATURED ROUTE MAP Use the full trail path for orientation. 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