Oak Creek Canyon (SR-89A)
Arizona State Route 89A from Sedona north to Flagstaff carves through Oak Creek Canyon — 14 miles of hairpin switchbacks and tight curves descending from the Coconino Plateau rim at 6,900 feet to Sedona's red rock country at 4,350 feet. The canyon walls of red and cream sandstone rise hundreds of feet on both sides as the road follows Oak Creek through a riparian corridor of sycamores and cottonwoods. ADOT designates this stretch as the Sedona–Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road. The road is well maintained, with multiple pull-outs including Oak Creek Vista at the top and Slide Rock State Park midway. Most riders pair it with SR-179 for a complete Sedona loop.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Congress
A small historic mining town that marks the beginning of the route through central Arizona's high desert.
Yarnell
A hillside community known for its cooler elevation and views over the surrounding Weaver Mountains.
Glen Oaks
A quiet mid-route stop offering a natural break point as the landscape transitions toward Prescott's pine country.
Prescott Resort and Conference Center
A full-service lodging option at the route's end, situated on a ridge above Prescott with views of the surrounding forest.
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