Oak Creek Canyon
The creek canyon between Sedona and Flagstaff, traversed by the Highway 89A scenic road and dubbed a “mini Grand Canyon.”
Oak Creek Canyon stretches about 19 km, running from north of Sedona toward Flagstaff along the edge of the Colorado Plateau. It is 240–610 meters deep, and its red and white cliffs, creek and pine forests interweave, so it is often called the “mini Grand Canyon.” Highway 89A runs through the canyon, passing Slide Rock State Park, West Fork Trail and Midgley Bridge, among other sights. At the northern end, the Oak Creek Vista overlook offers views of the switchback road and has Native American craft stalls. Autumn foliage is at its best. A self-drive tour takes about half a day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Schnebly Hill Road
- Slide Rock State Park
- Uptown Sedona
- Snoopy Rock
- Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Soldier Pass Trail (Seven Sacred Pools & Devil's Kitchen)
- Airport Mesa
- West Fork Oak Creek Trail