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Scenic
Drives
The splendor of Red Rock Country is obvious,
even through the windshield of a quickly moving car. Many routes
are "must-see" drives, including Highway 89A into Oak
Creek Canyon from Flagstaff, Highway 89A to Sedona from Cottonwood,
and Highway 179 to Sedona from I-17. Entering Sedona from the east,
via the Schnebly Hill Road, is an exciting experience; spectacular
views along 11 miles of narrow, twisting, bumpy road, built in 1904.
All routes feature scenery unequaled anywhere else in the country.
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SCENIC
DRIVES |
LENGTH |
ROAD
CONDITION |
HIGHLIGHTS |
| Red
Rocks and Sycamore Canyon Loop |
25 miles |
FR 152C is paved to Boynton Canyon
and the Red Rock Loop is paved except for the last mile or so.
The rest of the route is unpaved and can become muddy and slippery
when wet. |
Sightseeing, red rocks, picnicking
(primitive), hiking, biking and wildlife watching |
| Oak
Creek Canyon |
88 miles |
All roads are paved and plowed,
but can be slippery after a winter storm |
Sightseeing, camping/picnicking,
swimming/wading, fishing, hiking and wildlife watching |
| Oak
Creek Vista |
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Paved all directions |
Beautiful views of Oak Creek
Canyon |
| Desert
Canyon Scenic Drive |
25 miles |
FR 618 is graveled and suitable
for passenger cars, however it can become soft and slippery
when wet. State Road 260 is paved. |
Sightseeing, history (ruins and
ranches), camping/picnicking, swimming/wading, fishing, hiking,
biking, wildlife watching |
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