AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Oak Creek Canyon · Arizona 89A

Arizona
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Coastal-road illustration · An imagined landscape
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

A winding descent links Flagstaff’s high country with Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona’s red rocks. Make the drive part of an easy-paced day, with carefully chosen stops rather than a rushed connection.

The experienceScenic drive idea
Start with this outlineFlagstaff to Sedona

Regional inspiration: these photographs show the named landscape, nearby place or related outing in their captions. They are not all views directly from this road; side trips may require additional travel.

Scrub brush lines the roadway of the Red Rocks Scenic Byway.
Gateway to the Red Rocks
Public Domain. Photo by Bill Kusner · Photo credits
Red rocks form a backdrop for the Verde River Run participants.
Verde River Run
Public Domain. Photo by Barbara Litrell, Zona Fink, and Nancy Brown · Photo credits
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO STOP

Places and landscapes to consider

  • Canyon overlooks
  • Oak Creek landscape
  • Sedona

Before you drive

Traffic and parking can be challenging. Check the route and weather, and confirm any recreation-site fees or access rules separately.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Selected scenic-drive outline. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.