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Flagstaff - Scenic Drives

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There are several possible scenic drives through the National Forests surrounding Flagstaff. Some drives are particularly good in fall when the leaves change color. Your options are presented below.




Around the Peaks Scenic Drive 43 mile loop 1-2 hours
This drive takes you all the way around Arizona's highest mountain, winding through a land of pine forests and aspen groves, open prairies and rustic homesteads.


Bull Basin Road Scenic Drive 17 mile round trip 1 hour
This route provides outstanding views of Kendrick Mountain, the highest peak in Kaibab National Forest.


Desert Canyon Scenic Loop 25 mile loop 3 1/2 hours to all day
The Desert Canyon Scenic Loop features scenic desert country where you'll see colorful canyons, lush oases, picturesque ranches, and some off-the-beaten-path Indian ruins.


Government Prairie Road Scenic Drive 17 mile round trip 1-2 hours
Government Prairie Road Scenic Drive passes through the heart of Government Prairie, a broad expanse of grassland that stands out in stark contrast to the surrounding forest.


Historic Route 66 1410 miles (2269 km) 5 to 6 days to drive this Byway


Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive 88 mile loop 2-4 hours
Just south of Flagstaff, Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive descends a breathtaking series of switchbacks into a scenic, smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon. Known for colorful rocks and unique formations, Oak Creek Canyon is famous the world around for its spectacular scenery.


Plateau Lakes Scenic Drive 80 mile loop 2-3 hours
South of Flagstaff, Plateau Lakes Scenic Drive takes you past a collection of large and small lakes fill natural depressions in the area's volcanic caprock. Plateau Country is popular with photographers for the lakes serve as reflecting pools for the surrounding mountains and forests.


Red Rocks and Sycamore Canyon Scenic Loop 23 miles 2-6 hours
The Red Rocks and Sycamore Canyon Scenic Loop takes you into the heart of the magnificent Sedona Red Rocks Country. The route hugs to the foot of those colorful cliffs and offers the option of four scenic side trips that lead to some of the most exciting features in Red Rock Country.


Schultz Pass Road Scenic Drive 26 mile loop 1-2 hours
This drive provides easy access to great views of the San Francisco Peaks, cool ponderosa pine forests, lots of hiking trails, picturesque picnic spots where you can spend the day or set up camp.


Snowbowl Scenic Drive 15 miles 1 hour
Snowbowl Scenic Drive passes through thick forests before breaking out into the high mountain meadows of the San Francisco Peaks.


Volcanoes and Ruins Scenic Loop Drive 70 mile loop 2-3 hours
70 mile paved loop drive that runs through both Sunset Crater National Monument and Wupatki National Monument.


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