Tours and Tickets to Experience Snoopy Rock

There are plenty of ways to experience Snoopy Rock. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Sedona Outlaw Trail: 3-Hr 4x4 Tour of Western Canyons & Wildlife

• Mogollon Rim Run Supreme Jeep Tour from Sedona

• Sedona Scenic Sunset Tour - Semi-Private

• Aerial Adventure to Grand Canyon South Rim

• Ancient Sedona SUNSET (30+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour

It’s free to see Snoopy Rock on your own, as it’s a rock formation located in Sedona that many travelers visit to hike up to. Alternatively, a variety of tours visit the area, with prices starting from US$140 for 4WD excursions that include a selection of local highlights to US$160 for private Jeep tours and US$255 for helicopter tours that offer aerial views.

Snoopy Rock is located near Sedona, Arizona. Many hikers park at the Sombart Lane Trailhead to embark on the 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) round-trip hike to the rock formation. Alternatively, you can park at the Schnebly Hill Trailhead to embark on a longer hike of 3.9 miles (6.3 kilometers); note that parking at Schnebly Hill requires a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.

Yes, Snoopy Rock is worth a visit—it is one of the many red rock formations that make Sedona such a visually striking destination. The formation is named for its resemblance to the character Snoopy lying on his back, which becomes more recognizable the more you gaze at it. Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the area.

It is typically best to visit Snoopy Rock in the morning or later in the afternoon, especially during the hot summer months when midday temperatures can be intense. Visiting during the cooler hours of the day makes hiking more comfortable and safer, especially for families or less experienced hikers. Early and late daylight also provides a softer light, which enhances the deep reds of the rock formations in photography.

Some of the best views of Snoopy Rock are from Uptown Sedona, where the formation is clearly visible, and it is easy to photograph without hiking. You'll also have a lovely view of the rock formation while driving along Schnebly Hill Road, which offers elevated perspectives and wide-open views, perfect for photographing the rock formation as the light shifts throughout the day.