United States, Arizona
Red rock Sedona at one end, pine forest at the other, with a hairpin climb between.
Length
45 km
In miles
28 mi
Driving time
1 hr 8 min
Atlas rating
9.2 / 10
The run
Sedona to Flagstaff, following the AZ 89A. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice on the switchbacks in winter
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Last reviewed 13 March 2026
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