There are so many good hikes in the Sedona (Arizona) area, and many of them link together.  A number of the trails through passes, going around the steep red sandstone monuments of the area.    One such route uses Soldier Pass to go over the top of Bryns Mesa in a loop route.   This was the sign at the trailhead:

This 5.5 mile loop winds past the Devil's Kitchen, a massive, rocky sinkhole and  the 7 Sacred Pools, pothole ponds in the sandstone.   It continues on through Solder Pass with views to the Solder Pass Arches and then climbs over the top of Bryn's Mesa.  

The trail up the dry wash passes beneath 6335 foot Capitol Butte.   Along the route is a vale of Arizona cypress.   On top of the mesas are pinyon pine and juniper.   Red rock surrounds all parts of the trail with views down toward Sedona, west over to the Teacup, northeast up Mormon Canyon, and north up to the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness.   The trails can also be connected to nearby routes to make a longer loop.   Around every corner is another view to photograph.   This area was one of our favorites.