Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)

Sedona, Arizona's Red Rock Country can be seen by taking the Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). The rock country is located forty miles to the south of Flagstaff, 110 miles from Phoenix to the North and 150 miles from the Grand Canyon to the South. Part of SR 179 the Scenic Byway is only seven and a half miles long taking travelers through an amazing country side.

Travelers exit Interstate 17 at the 298 exit and the Red Rock Scenic Byway starts shortly after the exit. There are a number of scenic pullouts along the road that goes through Coconino National Forest in addition to the prehistoric Red Rocks in the area. There are several levels of biking and hiking trails in addition to close by parking to get to them.

The Village of Oak Creek which is shown as "Big Park" (its historic name) on some maps can also be seen by taking the Red Rock Scenic Byway. The only golf courses open to the public in Sedona can be found here as well as the Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock.

Anyone in the area of Sedona, Arizona should make it a point to take a drive down SR 179's Red Rock Scenic Byway.