Hey all. We are coming from Canada to Vegas around Veterans Day and are planning a ride from Vegas to Sedona (renting in Vegas). I'm a bit worried about the weather in Flagstaff/Sedona area. Should I stick closer to Vegas or head south into California? Are we okay in Sedona around at that time? Is snow a real possibility?

Note that we are planning for only 2 days. Enough to whet the appetite!

I appreciate your responses!

 

From last year. The weather can be dicey that time of the year for sure.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...flagstaff.html

 

Here are my ideas of some places to go based on your time there.

l have been to Valley of Fire and it is a nice ride thru the park and close to Vegas.

http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire-state-park/

l have been to Oatman and it is neat and the road in there from south of Kingman is fun.

http://www.welcometooatman.com/

Never been to Death Valley but this is a good time of year to go.

http://www.nps.gov/deva/loader.cfm?c...&pageid=470028

Hope this is of some use and good luck gambling.

 

Good luck on your trip, hope the weather holds out. We just got back from the Sedona area and the scenery is stunning.

 

Thanks all! Very helpful. Looks like we're going to stay away from Sedona this time and stay closer to Vegas. Looking forward to it all!!

 

I don't know if this link will work but if not go Google map; Las Vegas, NV to Sedona, AZ and make certain in options you check "avoid highways." About 340 miles one way so maybe overly ambitious but it is one of my favorite local rides. I have a jump start though as we live just north of Kingman off Route 66.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&su...ed=0CB0Q8gEwAA

Sedona weather should not be the problem. Flagstaff is much higher elevation so much cooler in November than many other areas. The dramatic elevation changes is what really threw me off (and I love it!) when we moved out here 4 years ago.

Whatever you pick you will love it and talk about more bike time "next trip."

 

Thanks Indy!! We're already talking about more bike time and your suggestions are going to be helpful next time - and there will be a next time!

 

You may want to search the forum regarding the bike thefts in Vegas, including the valet in certain casinos that recommend a "safe spot" to park your bike only to find your bags, tour pak, etc. have been stolen overnight and the "security cameras" were not pointing in the location you were advised to park. I am not trying to put a damper on your trip, I just recently read a few threads here and thought anyone parking their bike overnight in Vegas should be aware. It seems to be a hot spot for bike/ hard bag, tour-pak theft.
Don't miss AZ riding if you can swing it. Great riding out here. Ride Safe!

 

Thanks 2of2! Sage advice. I am a little worried about theft. I'll be asking lots of questions at the hotel. And we definitely will be back to Arizona - we love it there.

 

Update for those who care. Valley of Fire was awesome! Excellent ride and incredible views. We also liked the Hoover Dam - pretty neat. I would do the Valley of Fire again.

Day 2 had a wind advisory - WOW! We thought we were going to be blown off the Tillman Memorial bridge. Respect to you guys and gals riding in that wind all the time.

We are looking forward to more rides in Nevada, Utah & Arizona!!