Oak Creek Canyon
To reach Sedona out of Flagstaff, turn from Interstate 40 onto I-17
south, then take the first exit. This will put you on Historic US
Route 89A, now officially designated as Arizona Rte. 89A.
For the
first few miles, the road is relatively straight and flat, but that all
changes when you reach the edge of the Colorado Plateau. Stop at
the large rest area and overlook just before the road begins its
descent, for an excellent view of Oak Creek Canyon, and the curves
ahead.
Tip:
If you plan to stop anywhere in Oak Creek Canyon, you'll need to
buy a Red Rock Pass. They cost $5 a day, and are available
at the rest area. You can also purchase them through
automated machines located at many trailheads. Or, if you
already have an annual National Park pass, you can add a sticker
for $15 which will cover your visit here, and at many other
National Forests around the country. There are a few
places where the Red Rock Pass isn't accepted (like Slide Rock
State Park). Learn more at
redrockcountry.org, operated by the National Forest Service. |
I chose
to stay in neighboring
Cottonwood, Arizona, instead of
Sedona.
Motels are much cheaper there (around $50-60 per night) as opposed to
those in Sedona itself (just try to find one for under $100!). So
after descending down to Sedona, I drove through, picked out my motel
for the night, then continued on to the near-ghost town of Jerome.
You can jump forward to Sedona if you like.
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