Why travelers love it
Uptown SedonaUptown Sedona is a central district with shops, galleries and restaurants near red rock formations.Chapel of the Holy CrossModern Catholic chapel built into the red rocks outside Sedona.Cathedral RockCathedral Rock is a tall sandstone butte south of Sedona.Walnut Canyon National MonumentCliff dwellings tucked into limestone ledges of a forested canyon just east of Flagstaff.Sunset Crater Volcano National MonumentArizona's youngest volcano, with black lava flows and cinder fields just north of Flagstaff.Grand Canyon National ParkA mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River, with viewpoints on the South and North rims.
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Flagstaff questions
Is 4 days enough for Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon?
Four days works with a car for daily drives between sites. Prioritize one main activity per day and allow two hours for each leg on Highway 89.
Do I need reservations for Grand Canyon National Park?
No timed entry permit is required at the South Rim. Purchase the $35 vehicle pass online before arrival to use the express lane at the gate.
How do I get from Flagstaff to Sedona?
Drive south on US 89A for 30 minutes. No public transit runs the route, so rent a car at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
When should I start the Cathedral Rock hike?
Begin before 8am to secure trailhead parking and finish before midday heat. The lot holds about 50 cars and charges $5 per vehicle.