Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road
Coconino National Forest, Coconino County, AZ
Point-to-point trail in Coconino National Forest, Coconino County, AZ. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 14.1 mi (22.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,238 ft (682 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 40 min
- High point
- 6,450 ft (1,966 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area: Encinoso Picnic Area 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Wilson Trailhead 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Manzanita Campground 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Sterling Pass Trailhead 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Brown House Ranger Station 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Halfway Picnic Area 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Picnic area: Banjo Bill Picnic Area 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Cave Springs Campground 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Pine Flat Campground 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Spring: Harding Spring 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
- Trailhead: Cookstove Trailhead 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
- Spring: Sterling Spring 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
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Questions about Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road
How long is Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,238 ft (682 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,450 ft (1,966 m).
How hard is Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
Parking at the start. 8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 5.5 mi (8.9 km), 6.1 mi (9.9 km), 7.2 mi (11.5 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
Cuptown Coffee/Tea, 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: C-Market, 1.5 mi (2.4 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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