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Sedona, Arizona

Red Rock Country

Oak Creek Canyon

Red rock ponderosa country

No one can take the beauty of Sedona’s red rock and ponderosa country for granted even if they live there and see it everyday. Even if one wanted, the eyes could not ignore the greatness of such a masterpiece that includes monoliths like Coffee Pot, Cathedral, and Bell Rock. Nestled in Arizona’s Coconino National Forest it is no wonder that Sedona is a mecca for those who seek the beauty of God’s creation with millions of tourists traveling here from around the world each year.

Ride the scenic red rock highway

The best way to ride into Sedona is via the Red Rock Scenic Highway. Take A179 from the south off of I-17 exit 298. Red Rock Highway will take you past Bell Rock and through the Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), home of the annual Verde Valley Music Festival. One would not want to miss the Tlaquepaque an Arts and Crafts community on the left just after the Oak Creek bridge. Tlaquepaque reminds one of the ‘El Parian’ in old San Pedro, Mexico with the flavor of an old mexican shopping village.

Jeep tours get you close to the beauty of Sedona

If you are planning to stay for a few days there are some great bike rides out of Sedona . For a fantastic view of the Sedona area ride your bike up to the Church of The Red Rocks. To appreciate the many red rock formations you should take one of the many jeep tours that are available. To cool off in the summer visit Slide Rock State Park. Take a break and visit the many tourist’s shoppes in uptown Sedona on the ‘Si Birch Memorial Hwy 89 just before the highway starts to wind up through the Oak Creek Canyon heading up to Flagstaff.

Ride up Oak Creek Canyon

Just north of Sedona on Hwy 89A begins one of the most popular motorcycle rides in Arizona. Hwy 89A winds up through Oak Creek Canyon and Oak Creek twisting back and forth up the Mogollon Rim. The ride ends on the high ponderosa plateau intersecting with interstate I-17. From here you can run back down I-17 to the Sedona Scenic Highway, ride on into Flagstaff just a few miles north, or turn around and enjoy the ride back down the canyon. There are several places to stop along the way, to take a dip in the cool clear waters of Oak Creek.

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Red Rock Country

Red Rocks

The red rocks are the main attraction to this upper part of the Sonoran Desert. The red sandstone monoliths glow a brilliant red and orange from the bright Arizona morning and afternoon sun. Courthouse Butte, Bell rock, and Coffee Pot are just a few of the many red monoliths in Red Rock Country.

Slide Rock

Once an apple farm near the creek this portion of Oak Creek is the most popular swimming hole in Oak Creek Canyon. Slide Rock State Park is open year round getting its name from the smooth slippery red sandstone rock that makes the bed of the creek for about a half mile. The park also hosts an apple festival in the fall where families can pick several varieties of apples right off the tree. Slide Rock State Park is located just north of downtown Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon.

Jeep Tours

Although there are a few paved roads in the area safe for motorcycles not all of them are roads that are fully paved causing riders to turn around and retrace the route.

As with so many other scenic areas like Sedona there is an abundance of jeep tours that will take you to the areas with the best views. These tours provide access to areas off limits to the general public.

Campsites

Camping is available all along Oak Creek Canyon, both private and state campgrounds. However, state campgrounds have no electricity and also have strict sound restrictions. Camping can also be found south of town on the Oak Creek. Private campgrounds offer all kinds of ammenities and are close to the creek. Camping in the wilderness areas is permitted but must be at least one mile from the trailhead. Link

Scenic Roads

Visitors to Sedona can enjoy some inspiring views just from the main street through Sedona, highway 89A, and up Oak Creek Canyon towards Flagstaff. Riding in to Sedona via the Red Rock Scenic Highway 179 off of Interstate 17 provides a fantastic close up view of monoliths like Bell Rock. Riders may also want to head north off of 89A before downtown Sedona on Dry Creek Road although after several miles the road ends. Upper Red Rock Road south of town off of 89A provides some excellent vistas and leads to the Red Rock Campground.