Hidden Gems in Sedona
2 places · Spots most visitors never find
Sedona, AZ
Palatki Heritage Site
Palatki Heritage Site contains well-preserved Sinagua cliff dwellings and one of the largest collections of ancient rock art in the Verde Valley, dating from approximately 3,000 to 6,000 years ago. The site features two main alcoves with pueblo ruins and pictograph panels set beneath dramatic red rock overhangs. The pictographs include both Archaic and Sinagua period images.
Sedona, AZ
Soldier Pass Arches and Seven Sacred Pools
The Soldier Pass Trail provides access to several unique geological features including the Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, the Seven Sacred Pools (a series of natural tinajas in sandstone), and a natural sandstone arch. The trail traverses typical Sedona red rock terrain through juniper and cypress woodland. The Seven Sacred Pools hold water seasonally and reflect the surrounding red rock formations.