The Anvil Boulders make up one of the best bouldering sites in all of Sedona. A short approach and bomber sandstone makes the problems fun. At 4300' elevation, the Anvil Boulders are a great option to get out early in Arizona's "shoulder" season!
The Anvil Rock area is located at the north end of Sedona off Highway 89A. Park at the first pullout on the west side of the highway after leaving town. From here, cross the road, jump the barrier and scramble down the steep slope below. (Tunnel Route: After parking, head into the wash about 50 ft. to the north and proceed to cross UNDER the road by way of tunnel access to the opposite side of the 89 then...) Cross Oak Creek at the lowest looking spot then walk east for about three minutes to the boulders. The Anvil Rock sport climbs are located on the cliff band 3 minutes uphill from the boulders.
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Approach info from Schnebly Hill Rd.:
Park at the parking area for the Huckaby and Marg's Draw trails. Follow the Huckaby trail through the river bed. Continue up the hill until there's a dead tree lying across a (non)trail at a right hairpin turn in the Huckaby trail. Walk around the dead tree and follow this (non)trail around the hill. Continue picking your way around and a bit uphill to reach the other side of the hill and find a trail leading through bushes and over a barb-wire fence. This leads down to the dike, upon which the trail to the boulders is easily followed. Takes about 25 min.
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San Francisco
The pullout on the left you want to park at is dirt and can maybe fit about 3-4 cars max. It's just prior to some therapy place on the right side of the road. Google Maps shows it at the intersection of 89A and Loma Casa Ln. Scramble down the slope (it's only about 20 ft high) and cross the creek wherever looks good, then look for cairns heading SSE. You should run into what looks like an old concrete path; the boulders are just E of that. Nov 2, 2014
Forchheim, DE
Park at the parking area for the Huckaby and Marg's Draw trails. Follow the Huckaby trail through the river bed. Continue up the hill until there's a dead tree lying across a (non)trail at a right hairpin turn in the Huckaby trail. Walk around the dead tree and follow this (non)trail around the hill. Continue picking your way around and a bit uphill to reach the other side of the hill and find a trail leading through bushes and over a barb-wire fence. This leads down to the dike, upon which the trail to the boulders is easily followed. Takes about 25 min. Apr 13, 2015
Forchheim, DE
Prescott
Kernersville, NC
I love snakes, so I was actually excited to see such a beast so close, but I also almost got bit by it. I was reaching for a small rock on the ground to prop up my phone when I saw it just inches from where my hand was reaching. I backed away quickly and marveled from a safe distance.
It was towards the top of the boulders closer to the big wall and was near one of the big slabby boulders, but I didn't know exactly what all I was climbing. I'm very thankful that he or she decided not to bite me. I think they were napping. Hope this doesn't discourage you in any way, but just reminds you to be very aware out there! Go climb! May 1, 2019
Flagstaff, AZ
With some Admin help I was able to sort the problems by boulder... which has been a request of a lot of people for a long time. Hopefully this makes the page more user-friendly and the boulder pile easier to navigate!
Austin May 8, 2019
Boston, Mass.
Asheville, NC
McGregor, TX