How to Climb to the Top of Bell Rock | Sedona, AZ

Did you know that you can climb all the way to the top of Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona?
Bell Rock is a popular stop for many people visiting Sedona, Arizona. It is such an incredible rock formation with numerous beautiful trails and places to explore. Since it is made from sticky sandstone, Bell Rock is a perfect playground for those who love to climb.

A while back, we found out that there is a way to climb all the way to the top of Bell Rock. At first, we thought it was the official Bell Rock Climb. However, that only took us to about ⅔ of the way. After finding the actual route, we got shut down twice. Mainly because we didn’t have the right shoes, appropriate skills, and enough daylight. To get all the way to the top of Bell Rock, you’ll need some technical climbing and downclimbing skills. They say the third time’s a charm. This time around, we brought not only proper shoes and skills but also the adventure crew to help us conquer Bell Rock!

☠️☠️ WARNING!!!!!! The climb to the top of Bell Rock is VERY difficult, dangerous, and considered semi-technical. There are a few spots that require climbing skills. The last part near the top of the Bell Rock climb is fully exposed with a class 5 rating. While it is easy if you know how to climb, it is very dangerous for those who don’t. If you fall, it's a long way down!! Also, if you go up, you have to climb back down. The downclimbing part is a lot more difficult than going up. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS ADVENTURE IF YOU’RE NOT 100% SURE ABOUT YOUR ABILITY!! We also recommend going with other people. This way, you can help each other out in difficult spots. ☠️☠️

𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄:

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𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨:

𝐓𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: -

💕 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐔𝐒:

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩!

[trickstothetrades]

We made it to just past the chute but didn’t see a good way to safely climb much past that, so checked out your video and now I’m glad we chose to turn around. “Live to hike another day” and after what we have already achieved in climbing we allow ourselves a pass now and again.

[johnganshow]

Congratulations!! I guess I don't want to get to the top of Bell rock that badly...

[rvtech]

My screen saver for years was a pic we took from the top of Bell Rock. A sunset pick of the valley to the north. It was our Honeymoon and at the top we met a woman that was celebrating the life of her brother, whom had recently passed. She had a bottle of champagne and 3 glasses ( oddly enough, she took it as a sign!).Shared it with us as we toasted her brother. Climbing down with crappy little flashlights kinda sucked, but was a great memory.

[jn]

Thank you so much for the excellent video of the entire trip. I've been to Bell Rock 2x's and only got about 2/3rds of the way up. It was getting late and I was alone so I did not want to push it. Thank you for that validation on making that choice. But since that time I've wanted to get to the top. Some people I know made it. They said they met a guy there who offered to help them. Now after seeing the route I don't think I would want to go it alone. That one part looks scary. In my younger days I would not have a problem, but now a lot older and 1 kind of shaky hip I'm not so sure.

But the one thing you may have missed in addition to getting to the top is to do some energy meditation there. Bell Rock is said to be the most powerful Vortex of them all. And just look at the rock formation. The bottom looks like is was liquid rock extruded out onto the surrounding ground. Like it came out from a giant semi-soft server ice cream machine, only it extruded red rock instead of ice cream. From some angles it looks more like a giant nipple.

The spiritual aspect is that the vortex energy is so strong you can have amazing spiritual experiences. One enlightened master who went there probably 100 times or more is said to have had a life changing experience while in deep meditation where he was sucked down into a giant cavern way beneath Bell Rock into a giant cave filled with crystals, called the crystal palace. There he met the very spirit of Mother Earth who gave him a message that he had to work to save the planet. And that has been his life's goal ever since! He has since created a Tao Fellowship Organization teaching ancient Tao practices and principles that promote peace and harmony between Heaven, the Earth, and the Humans that are actually a combination of both heaven and earth energy. Our thoughts and mind (consciousness) come from Heaven and our physical body is made of material from the earth. The thing that holds them together is - energy which is the human component. We are not our bodies which are just material from the earth - food and water - what we actually are is the energy that enervates the entire biological systems. To me that makes perfect sense - as they say - ashes to ashes dust to dust. Our physical body is just dust when you take away the energy. Where that energy goes is a discussion for another time though! :)

Personally I have studied with many great Tao masters and grandmasters over the years so I know when teachings are authentic. And these are definitely rooted in the Taoist energy practices, I even find a lot of similarity to things taught by Shaolin Masters. You can check out videos by Shi Heng Yi of the Shaolin Temple Europe for examples.

But back to Bell Rock. Thank you again. I am planning a trip out there sometime in the next few years. I'll have to get my hip fixed first, and find some friends who want to join me. Namaste and Namaskar and Kamsahamnida!

[dneds]

Holy smokes Batman !! While I'm honored to occasionally get to be part of the "Adventure Crew", or at least the token old white guy, I'm not sure if I'd be able to stomach that upper climb & descent. Kudos to you and all those familiar smiling faces of the "Crew". Miss you guys and looking forward to next time I get to adventure with you all. Yes, even that crazy little Koala !!

[Jonathan_Camps]

My dad and I climbed to that 2/3 point that y’all climbed to in the first video yesterday. It was really fun trying to pick out paths up! We wanted to pick our way to the very top but decided that we would tackle it another time!

[littlebigwanders]

Wow. That made my palms sweat and I’m a rock climber! We made it up one of the lower spires with our little kids and were curious if we could have made it to top. Looks like it’s possible but not yet with our kids. Great video. 😊

[peldridge]

we just climbed a tiny way up Bell Rock to the first ledge on the north side. It was fine for us old folks 👵🏼👨🏼‍🦳and had a fantastic view, but WOW, your climb was fantastic! Thanks for showing us the whole view! Such a beautiful place!

[zogzog]

Great adventure--with a very high pucker factor!

[foodlover]

Coming up ain't bad but coming down was something else,

[sangkim]

Thanks for the video! We went to Sedona on our way to GC and southern Utah roadtrip and climbed a bit of Bell Rock. It's funny how there's always the temptation to climb just a little bit more, go a little bit further, like you are being sucked in. Would love to try again some day.

[jn]

I loved your comment about feeling like you climbed Mt Everest! I'm sure I would feel the same if I get the chance to do it! :)

[whiteangel]

Wow, keep them coming! I am afraid of height and so this is definitely not for me. But I do enjoy watching the whole adventure and appreciate you sharing this video, so I can at least climb the Bell Rock with you!

[chez]

It's not the top if it's not the top

[stephenscott]

Not for me. Nice informative video on the climb to the top of Bell Rock... I watch your video, after reading 7-8-23 news.. Sad News, about a hiker falling off the Bell Rock trail...