Scenic Drives near Flagstaff, Arizona

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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.

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More Info Around the Peaks Scenic Drive

Maintained Dirt or Gravel
1-2 hours
43 mile loop

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.

More Info Bull Basin Road Scenic Drive

Cinder surfaced except for final 3.5 miles
1 hour
17 mile round trip

This route provides outstanding views of Kendrick Mountain, the highest peak in Kaibab National Forest.

More Info Desert Canyon Scenic Loop

Rough Dirt or Gravel
3 1/2 hours to all day
25 mile loop

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.

More Info Government Prairie Road Scenic Drive

Dirt or Gravel
1-2 hours
17 mile round trip

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.

More Info Historic Route 66

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

"...and they come into 66 from the tributary side roads, from the wagon tracks and the rutted country roads, 66 is the mother road, the road of flight." -- John Steinbeck in "The Grapes of Wrath".Route 66 means different things to different people, but freedom is a common theme. For families like t...

More Info Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive

Paved
2-4 hours
88 mile loop

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.

More Info Plateau Lakes Scenic Drive

Paved and Dirt / Gravel
2-3 hours
80 mile loop

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.

More Info Red Rocks and Sycamore Canyon Scenic Loop

Paved and Dirt / Gravel
2-6 hours
23 miles

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.

More Info Schultz Pass Road Scenic Drive

Paved and Dirt / Gravel
1-2 hours
26 mile loop

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.

More Info Snowbowl Scenic Drive

Paved
1 hour
15 miles

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

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