Broken Arrow Trail: why it’s famous and what it actually is
Broken Arrow is not a trail, it’s a road
Broken Arrow is a jeep road on private land in the Sedona foothills. Pink Jeep Tours has a lease to run tours there. The selling point is exposure: you drive along cliff edges, bounce over Subway Rock (a natural stone bridge), navigate Chicken Point (a famous photo spot where the road drops away), and crawl through tight rock passages. It’s 90 minutes of genuine white-knuckle driving if you sit in the front and watch the drop-off, or mellow if you sit in back and close your eyes.
The trail is famous because it looks dramatic in photos and Instagram. It is dramatic. But it’s not the only dramatic trail in Sedona.
Why Pink Jeep Tours has the exclusive
The landowner (a private individual) gave Pink Jeep Tours the exclusive lease. No other operator can legally run Broken Arrow. Not Arizona Safari Jeep Tours, not any local guide. Pink market this as their flagship, which is savvy business. But it doesn’t mean it’s the only intense jeep ride in Sedona.
What you can book with us instead
The Rim Run ($124, 5.0 stars): this is our highest-rated tour — a 120-year-old wagon trail that climbs 1,500 feet through three ecological zones. You’ll drive through Bear Wallow Canyon, past Merry-Go-Round Rock and Mitten Ridge, and see old Western filming sites. It’s steep, rutted, and genuinely thrilling. No children under 5. If you want rock-crawling and cliffs without Broken Arrow, this is it.
The Scenic Rim ($129, 4.8 stars): our most-booked tour — bouncy but not rock-crawling. You climb to 2,000-foot overlooks on the Mogollon Rim with sweeping views of the Verde Valley and Painted Desert. The ride is rough, the views are real, and you’re in a small group with a guide who knows the geology.
Both tours are bookable right now through GetYourGuide. Both rank in the top tier for ratings. The Rim Run is objectively more rugged than the Scenic Rim. Neither is Broken Arrow, but both deliver what Broken Arrow sells: thrill, exposure, and a story to tell.
Should you hunt down a Pink Jeep tour just for Broken Arrow?
Only if Broken Arrow is your sole reason for visiting Sedona. If you want intense jeep time and a great rating, book the Rim Run with us. If you want views and drama, book the Scenic Rim. Both are easier to book, same price tier, and reviewed by real guests who rode them.
Frequently asked questions
What is Broken Arrow exactly?
A rock-crawling jeep road on private land, run exclusively by Pink Jeep Tours. It includes Chicken Point (cliff edge), Submarine Rock, and tight rock passages. It looks dramatic in photos and is dramatic in person. But it’s not the only intense jeep ride Sedona offers.
Can I book Broken Arrow with anyone else?
No. Pink Jeep Tours has the exclusive lease from the landowner. No other operator, including us, can run Broken Arrow. If a tour claims to do Broken Arrow and isn’t Pink, it’s not the real trail.
What should I book instead if I want that thrill?
The $124 Rim Run is our highest-rated (5.0 stars) and most rugged tour. It’s a 120-year-old wagon trail with a 1,500-foot climb through Bear Wallow Canyon. The $129 Scenic Rim is bumpy too, with 2,000-foot overlooks. Both deliver genuine thrills at the same price.
Is Broken Arrow worth flying to Sedona for?
Only if it’s your only goal. Sedona has plenty of other amazing trails and vortex sites. Most visitors come for the variety: thrill, views, history, and energy sites. Pick your trail by what you actually want, not by brand hype.