Outlaw trail (FR-9551 and FR-9549B) is a great 4×4 option if you are looking to get into a secret side of west Sedona, and experience a moderately challenging OHV trail through the red rocks. Most people enjoy this trail because of the variety of terrain, ranging from smooth and scenic views of the Red Rock-Secret Wilderness to the connecting Verde Valley leading into Cottonwood, along with more technical terrain that requires high clearance vehicles and proper maneuvering to get through safely. As a bonus along this OHV trail, there is an option to stop at Honanki Heritage Site. These ruins are well worth the $5 per vehicle parking fee, and give you a glance back in history on learning about the indigenous Seinagua tribe, which lived in these cliff dwellings from AD 1150 – 1350. The heritage site has ruins directly in the Sedona red rock hillside, along with petroglyphs to which your party can look for with Vortex ATV Rental.

Though it does take proper judgment to make it through certain bumpy sections of the trail safely, anyone ranging from novice to very experienced 4x4ers should enjoy the Outlaw OHV trail. Over the years this 4×4 trail has become a more popular 4×4 trail in Sedona as the jeep touring companies, atv rentals, and private users all have convenient access to the trailheads. Overall, this is worth the crowds if you want moderately challenging red-rock terrain that Sedona and the Verde Valley has to offer.