Spotlight: Sedona’s Red Rock Scenic Byway, an “All-American Road”
Spotlight: Sedona’s Red Rock Scenic Byway, an “All-American Road”
Visit this natural and sacred place, a "museum without walls."
Designated as Arizona's first "All-American Road," the Red Rock Scenic Byway winds through Sedona's Red Rock Country, often called a "museum without walls."
Getting There
From Flagstaff, Arizona, (31 miles/49.6 km) head south on I-17. Turn on AZ 89A south heading toward Sedona.
In Sedona, merge onto AZ-179 south. The byway starts at the intersection of AZ-179 and Back O Beyond Road.
From Phoenix, Arizona, (103 miles / 164.8 km) head north on 1-17. Turn left when you get to AZ-179 (exit 298) going toward Sedona.
The byway begins about three miles north of the intersection of AZ-179 and I-17.
What You’ll Find
A diverse ecosystem and natural treasure, where people can sense, explore, and imagine; where magnificent buttes and cliffs create unique habitats above the desert expanses and water turns canyons into corridors of life. To some a sacred place, this landscape has inspired and shaped diverse peoples for over 10,000 years.Designated as Arizona's first "All-American Road," the Red Rock Scenic Byway winds through Sedona's Red Rock Country, often called a "museum without walls." Travelers are amazed by the high desert's power, diversity, and sense of intimacy with nature. Inhabited for thousands of years, the stunning red rocks are alive with a timeless spirit that captivates and inspires.
The crisp, sunny air of fall is a great time to view the giant red rocks, clear blue skies and golden cottonwoods. It is also a favored season for hiking, biking, and even golf—there are three public courses along or near the byway.
For more information on activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, picnicking, and more, visit: http://redrockcountry.org/recreation/index.shtml
Also visit the Coconino National Forest’s website.
Make Sure You
Stop first at the Red Rock Visitor Contact Center, with new exhibits this year! It is located 1.5 miles south of the Village of Oak Creek on the Red Rock Scenic Byway, State Highway 179. The office is open 7 days a week and most holidays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, call (928) 203-2900.
