Updated July 2026
West Fork Oak Creek Falls
The West Fork of Oak Creek Trail in Coconino National Forest near Sedona winds upstream through a narrow canyon with multiple seasonal waterfalls and deeper pools, crossing the creek several times along the way. It is one of the most popular hiking trails in Arizona.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Coconino National Forest for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for West Fork Oak Creek Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The West Fork Trail #108 reaches it about 6.75 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Sedona. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Coconino National Forest for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Arizona waterfalls
- Beaver Falls · 40 ft
- Bog Springs Waterfall
- Cibecue Falls · 30 ft
- Deer Creek Falls · 100 ft
- Ellison Creek Cascades
- Fossil Creek Falls · 25 ft
- Grand Falls (Chocolate Falls) · 185 ft
- Havasu Falls · 100 ft
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