The Under-The-Radar Scenic Drive In Arizona That Showcases Canyons And Red Rocks
By Melissa Mahoney|Published November 16, 2023
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
We all love a good scenic drive every now and then, and luckily we live in a state where scenery and views are abundant! Of course, everyone knows that Sedona has some of the best scenery in the state, and what better way to ogle over it than on a scenic drive? While Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive is my personal favorite in the state, there’s another one in the area that’s equally as beautiful. Dry Creek Scenic Road is an under-the-radar scenic drive in Arizona worth taking.
At only 7 miles, Dry Creek Road in Sedona is short and sweet, yet no less spectacular than longer scenic drives in terms of scenery.
If you love ogling over the iconic red rocks of Sedona, a drive along Dry Creek Road is for you. This was designated as a scenic road by the Arizona Department of Transportation in 1992, and it's certainly well-deserved.
The unpaved portion of Dry Creek Road will get you close to a trail you can hike to the Devil's Bridge. As the largest natural sandstone arch in the area and a stunning natural wonder, it's a popular spot in Sedona to visit. However, as this is an unpaved part of the road (FR 152) a high-clearance vehicle is strongly suggested.
Devil's Bridge, Devil's Bridge Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
Have you driven along the Dry Creek Scenic Road in Sedona yet? What’s your favorite under-the-radar scenic drive in Arizona? Let us know!
Taking a road trip up to Sedona or elsewhere in Arizona soon? Check out our road trip essentials packing list before you hit the road, and don’t forget the snacks!
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