Highway 89A Sedona
Highway 89A Sedona
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BWB2003
Saskatoon, Canada4 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We recently went from Flagstaff to Sedona on the scenic 89A highway. Having never been there before we were in awe of the beautiful sights as we got closer to Sedona. The sad part, it was very hard to pull over and enjoy the scenery. There was no signage to warn of a pull off ahead, and when there was a place, the drop off the pavement edge was sometimes more than 6-8 inches. Some of the pull off areas were so rocky, our car scraped bottom as we found the safest way in and out. Parking at the Chapel of the Holy Cross was so inadequate that after 2 tries we just moved on.
Arizona needs to spend their tourism dollars in these areas, as it’s very obvious they haven’t done so in many years.
Arizona needs to spend their tourism dollars in these areas, as it’s very obvious they haven’t done so in many years.
Written 19 April 2019
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Jonathan F
Maple Lake, MN516 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Head North on the 89A for some great vistas and photo opportunities. We fought some weather but it was still a magnificent way to see some beautiful scenery.
Written 18 March 2024
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OutdoorKidz
Saint Louis, MO846 contributions
May 2022
Nice scenic drive through the Sedona area and the city of Sedona itself. Pretty busy through the city, so watch out for other drivers and the roundabouts.
Written 13 June 2022
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20 581 contributions
Jun 2021
When 179 suddenly throws visitors into the last of those vile round-abouts, drivers have arrived at the junction of 89A and ... welcome to Sedona! Turn to the left and head towards Safeway or turn to the right, and go straight into the mouth of the monster (Uptown). Hopefully, after arriving and/or finding a place to park, time will allow for some thoughtful on-foot exploration.
During our stay, our walks led us up 89A over and over again. Those are views for which the foot soldier is rewarded. WE can stop. And WE did, over and over again. This review attempts to highlight the ups and downs of both directions and there are many (downers as well as uppers).
Walking up 89A on the sidewalk (thank you, city fathers and planners), there were many opportunities to sit at a bench and enjoy cold water while also drinking in views to which mere mortals should not be entitled. Yes, they were that great. My photos attempted to capture that experience.
However, heading down into Uptown Sedona (hotbed of tourism) many changes awaited us. More roundabouts, more changes to parking in Uptown, more dividers in the road to prevent ped/car collisions, and maybe (just maybe) a car-bound person will catch a glimpse of the beauty best enjoyed à pied (via good old footsies). If and when possible, ditch the gas guzzler and go it on foot. Always.
Just past the Uptown Sedona Art Center is a "new" roundabout! Wow, yet another one in Sedona! And there are several more? We are not fans. But this is a decision Sedona made as in: not using signal lights but to inflict infinite more grief via these evil creations. The city is trying to put lipstick on these pigs by introducing artists to devise designs that would make them look like works of art.
Since our pre-pandemic visit, this lovely scenic road is prone to the traffic backups and speeding (another oxymoron) and all manner of aggressive driving we witnessed as pedestrians. Just so you know. It can and does get ugly.
89A is an amazingly beautiful stretch of road to travel. It is even better by foot!
During our stay, our walks led us up 89A over and over again. Those are views for which the foot soldier is rewarded. WE can stop. And WE did, over and over again. This review attempts to highlight the ups and downs of both directions and there are many (downers as well as uppers).
Walking up 89A on the sidewalk (thank you, city fathers and planners), there were many opportunities to sit at a bench and enjoy cold water while also drinking in views to which mere mortals should not be entitled. Yes, they were that great. My photos attempted to capture that experience.
However, heading down into Uptown Sedona (hotbed of tourism) many changes awaited us. More roundabouts, more changes to parking in Uptown, more dividers in the road to prevent ped/car collisions, and maybe (just maybe) a car-bound person will catch a glimpse of the beauty best enjoyed à pied (via good old footsies). If and when possible, ditch the gas guzzler and go it on foot. Always.
Just past the Uptown Sedona Art Center is a "new" roundabout! Wow, yet another one in Sedona! And there are several more? We are not fans. But this is a decision Sedona made as in: not using signal lights but to inflict infinite more grief via these evil creations. The city is trying to put lipstick on these pigs by introducing artists to devise designs that would make them look like works of art.
Since our pre-pandemic visit, this lovely scenic road is prone to the traffic backups and speeding (another oxymoron) and all manner of aggressive driving we witnessed as pedestrians. Just so you know. It can and does get ugly.
89A is an amazingly beautiful stretch of road to travel. It is even better by foot!
Written 15 June 2021
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mini
Fremont, CA212 259 contributions
Jun 2019
We had a very nice Saturday morning drive on 89A from Sedaona to Flagtaff. The red rocks, the trees, and other sites are very scenic.
Written 13 January 2020
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grammypammy2014
Canonsburg, PA6 contributions
Nov 2019
We decided to take this scenic hwy on a nice sunny, 70’s day on our way to Walnut canyon national monument. There aren’t many pull offs but just go slow and enjoy the ride when you’re not in a hurry! We passed slide rock state park where some folks were walking on the rocks and wading in the shallow water. I imagine on a very hot day this would be a nice side trip. There are many views of Oak Creek along the way, Bootlegger picnic area ( along side the creek).
Written 4 December 2019
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20 581 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Traveling to Sedona from Phoenix (on the 179), it terminates in the traffic circle at the junction with Uptown Sedona (89A). RIght turn to go to Uptown and maybe Flagstaff but turn left to go all the way to the end of town, on the way to Prescott. There is some impressive scenery along the way.
Between Uptown and the end of Sedona on 89A, pass by the post office, Mariposa restaurant, Adobe Jack trailhead, some really great grocery stores (Whole Foods, Basha's, and Safeway), the turn-off to Posse Park, and the really interesting Jameson Memorial Sculpture Park. This is one of our favorite urban-styled walks.
The terminus is pretty much where the Sedona High School and the Diamond timeshare Sedona Summit Resort. The High School has some very nice walking paths around it and so does the area around the Diamond property where the sunset views are amazing.
In between the round-about (179 to 89A) into town and that left turn, the views of the mountains require a stop and look, if not a hike. Traffic speeds are fleet (as in: high-speed) so look for a turn-out or a stop at a shopping center for some views.
Over the years, the Adobe Jack trailhead has matured into a first-class trail loved by mountain biker who politely share the terrain with us two-footed (and no-wheeled) travelers. Take that up to Devil's sinkhole and maybe connect with Jordan Trail to travel back to Uptown, provided that a car isn't involved and, thus, no requirement to return to a specific parking lot. We like to hoof it up 89A and walk the trails back into town.
Scenery in Sedona is the main draw to this piece of regional paradise. Route 89A has no shortage of big payouts in this stretch of landscape panorama.
Between Uptown and the end of Sedona on 89A, pass by the post office, Mariposa restaurant, Adobe Jack trailhead, some really great grocery stores (Whole Foods, Basha's, and Safeway), the turn-off to Posse Park, and the really interesting Jameson Memorial Sculpture Park. This is one of our favorite urban-styled walks.
The terminus is pretty much where the Sedona High School and the Diamond timeshare Sedona Summit Resort. The High School has some very nice walking paths around it and so does the area around the Diamond property where the sunset views are amazing.
In between the round-about (179 to 89A) into town and that left turn, the views of the mountains require a stop and look, if not a hike. Traffic speeds are fleet (as in: high-speed) so look for a turn-out or a stop at a shopping center for some views.
Over the years, the Adobe Jack trailhead has matured into a first-class trail loved by mountain biker who politely share the terrain with us two-footed (and no-wheeled) travelers. Take that up to Devil's sinkhole and maybe connect with Jordan Trail to travel back to Uptown, provided that a car isn't involved and, thus, no requirement to return to a specific parking lot. We like to hoof it up 89A and walk the trails back into town.
Scenery in Sedona is the main draw to this piece of regional paradise. Route 89A has no shortage of big payouts in this stretch of landscape panorama.
Written 24 May 2019
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FiveGsplus9
Oviedo, FL395 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Did this drive on a Sunday morning headed to Flagstaff. What a blast. It combines Grand Prix driving with fabulous scenery. Take your time and drive this treasure of a road.
Written 6 May 2019
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salsa1942
Richardson, TX140 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
So beautiful but yes a lot of curving roads. stop and look at it...its amazing!
We though Sedona was just amazing, red rocks jutting up into the sky! very touristy town but such fun! Tons of places to eat, sleep, visit.
We though Sedona was just amazing, red rocks jutting up into the sky! very touristy town but such fun! Tons of places to eat, sleep, visit.
Written 12 April 2019
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Why don’t you make it easier for tourists to pull off highway 89A to take pictures and enjoy the views? Existing areas are far too small and have huge drops off pavement edges.
Written 19 April 2019
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