Sedona, AZ -- One Day Only -- Need Help with Ride Plan
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Sedona, AZ -- One Day Only -- Need Help with Ride Plan
Ok, I searched and I found some great info on Sedona. But I need your help so I can make the most of my very limited time.
I have one-day, basically from 9AM to Sunset, also take into account it is a SATURDAY. I saw that some roads can be a hassle on weekends.
So if you guys can help me plot out this ONE-DAY ride I would be grateful.
I will have my ZUMO so if you can start me out a central point in Sedona, and give me good highway numbers and turn directions I will map it out.
Thanks
EXN
I have one-day, basically from 9AM to Sunset, also take into account it is a SATURDAY. I saw that some roads can be a hassle on weekends.
So if you guys can help me plot out this ONE-DAY ride I would be grateful.
I will have my ZUMO so if you can start me out a central point in Sedona, and give me good highway numbers and turn directions I will map it out.
Thanks
EXN
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Will you be starting IN Sedona? Or getting there at 9 am from which direction??
Oak Creek Canyon is a must see/ride... but that will be slow escaping Sedona, due to all the car traffic trying to park on the sides and get to campgrounds and such... but once you get past that it is beautiful... with a fabulous look-out at the top from which you can see the road you have just ridden. (Park and walk all the way to the end for this view!!)
There are also various places to stop and view and photograph the Red Rock formations, but you need to get a permit to park... it's only about $5, I think.
You may want to see the Chapel in the Rocks, which is a church they built right into the side of one of the rock formations! I think it is beautiful... you can ride right up to it, and can usually go in if you are that interested, or you should at least ride by it so you can see it from afar.
Another place is Red Rock State Park...more, get off the bike stuff, I think... but if you only have one day to see Sedona, you might as well SEE Sedona!
Sorry I don't have actual streets or addresses, but your Zumo should help.
Otherwise, be prepared for a lot of tourist traffic in town, and bring your patience. You can still see a lot in one day, as Sedona is not that big.
Have a safe ride and post pics!!
Oak Creek Canyon is a must see/ride... but that will be slow escaping Sedona, due to all the car traffic trying to park on the sides and get to campgrounds and such... but once you get past that it is beautiful... with a fabulous look-out at the top from which you can see the road you have just ridden. (Park and walk all the way to the end for this view!!)
There are also various places to stop and view and photograph the Red Rock formations, but you need to get a permit to park... it's only about $5, I think.
You may want to see the Chapel in the Rocks, which is a church they built right into the side of one of the rock formations! I think it is beautiful... you can ride right up to it, and can usually go in if you are that interested, or you should at least ride by it so you can see it from afar.
Another place is Red Rock State Park...more, get off the bike stuff, I think... but if you only have one day to see Sedona, you might as well SEE Sedona!
Sorry I don't have actual streets or addresses, but your Zumo should help.
Otherwise, be prepared for a lot of tourist traffic in town, and bring your patience. You can still see a lot in one day, as Sedona is not that big.
Have a safe ride and post pics!!
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Will you be starting IN Sedona? Or getting there at 9 am from which direction??
So, I will have about 9 - 10 hours of touring I can do on the bike all day Saturday.
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Yes, the best part IMHO will be 89A either direction between Sedona and Flagstaff. Also check out Schnebly Hill Rd. it's blacktop the first few miles and there's a beautiful overlook back to the west over town just as the BT ends. Great views from Airport Rd. also but crowded at sundown.
Think about riding 89A both directions so you can look at what you were trying to see over your shoulder as you went the other direction.
Think about riding 89A both directions so you can look at what you were trying to see over your shoulder as you went the other direction.
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Matt included Lake Mary Rd... which is an absolutely beautiful ride...that is at very high elevation, so expect to need a jacket, no matter what time of year you are here.
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Did a big portion of that ride yesterday (for the 50th or so time) Phx to Wickenburg, Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, Lake Mary, Strawberry, Camp Verde and back to Phoenix. Sedona was packed even for a Monday.