Embark on a 7-day self-guided Arizona driving tour and explore the stunning beauty of iconic destinations like the Grand Canyon and Sedona at your own pace. Discover breathtaking landscapes with our expertly crafted audio tours.
Embark on a 7-day self-guided Arizona driving tour and explore the stunning beauty of iconic destinations like the Grand Canyon and Sedona at your own pace. Discover breathtaking landscapes with our expertly crafted audio tours.
Saguaro National Park Tour
Red Hills Visitor Center - This center is a treasure trove of information about the west side of Saguaro National Park, the TMD. It features excellent restrooms, a museum, activities, a gift shop, and a theater.
Desert Discovery Nature Trail - An interpretive trail near the park entrance that is paved, flat, and…
Saguaro National Park Tour
Red Hills Visitor Center - This center is a treasure trove of information about the west side of Saguaro National Park, the TMD. It features excellent restrooms, a museum, activities, a gift shop, and a theater.
Desert Discovery Nature Trail - An interpretive trail near the park entrance that is paved, flat, and accessible for strollers or wheelchairs. The 0.4-mile loop may showcase flowers, birds, and reptiles.
Valley View Overlook Trail - A 0.8-mile trail leading to a breathtaking overlook above a vast stretch of untouched Sonoran desert, with mountains in the distance.
Ez-Kim-In-Zin Picnic Area - A serene picnic area with vault toilets and beautiful desert views.
Sendero Esperanza Trailhead - This trail offers a picturesque route to Mt. Wassen, the highest point of the TMD. Along the way, one can observe saguaros, other desert plants, and possibly wildlife such as reptiles, birds, and mammals like jackrabbits, javelinas, or even mountain lions.
Signal Hill - Features stunning petroglyphs from the Hohokam culture, set against a backdrop of desert and mountains.
Brown Mountain - A pleasant 4-mile loop hike that summits Brown Mountain, a smaller hill just outside Saguaro National Park.
Gates Pass Scenic Lookout - A magnificent scenic overlook of the expansive desert, with parking and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway
Babad Do’ag Trailhead - This lovely overlook provides a sweeping view of the Sonoran desert plain, Tucson, and the mountains beyond.
Molino Canyon Vista - A picturesque canyon offering a lovely view, especially beautiful when there’s water in the creek bed.
Molino Basin Trail Head - Hike along an often-dry river and discover ancient grinding holes left by the Hohokam culture, used for turning acorns into flour.
Seven Cataracts - Enjoy great views of nearby Thimble Peak and a rushing cascade of waterfalls on the opposite side of the ravine, though they are dry much of the year. It’s also a good spot to see wildlife.
Windy Point Vista - Wait for sunset or simply marvel at the beauty of the landscape below.
Hoodoo Vista - Hoodoos are strange, often otherworldly shapes caused by erosion from wind and rain. The drive has many of them, so they deserve their own pullout, don’t you think?
San Pedro Vista - Hike to Barnam Rock and further to Leopold Point, enjoying great views of the San Pedro valley below.
Palisades Visitor Center - A useful and informative visitor center with restrooms.
Aspen Vista - This peaceful spot was recently affected by wildfires. You can view the mountains across the valley amid charred tree trunks.
Loma Linda Picnic Area - Find a picnic table and enjoy a relaxing meal amid tall pines, with chirping birds and views of the San Pedro valley far below.
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley - Visit here if you have some spare time (and some spare skis)!
Mt. Lemmon Community Center - What this tiny hamlet lacks in size, it makes up for in heart: Grab tasty fudge, enjoy a giant, freshly made cookie, have a sit-down dinner, or find a nice trail to hike. It’s all here in quiet Summerhaven.
Marshall Gulch Picnic Area - Stop here to find a place to sit, eat, and enjoy nature.
Rose Canyon Lake - Enjoy great views and camping here.
Natural Arch - This massive arch is surprisingly easy to miss as you drive up the highway, but it’s worth the brief stop, and certainly the biggest arch you’ll see on the tour, though there are a few small ones tucked here and there among the other hoodoos.
Geology Vista Point - This stop offers grand views of the valley and interesting interpretive signs detailing how this vast area came to be.
Bug Springs Trail - A fun hike for those who want one last chance to get out of the car and onto a trail for a while.
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground - Enjoy some good camping! Open from October to April, with restrooms available.
Full-Day Grand Canyon South Rim Audio Driving Tour
Little Colorado River Overlook - View the Little Colorado River Overlook.
Tusayan Ruins and Museum - An archaeological site and interpretive museum of an ancient Puebloan village circa 1100 AD.
Lipan Point - At 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Point offers some of the most expansive and clear views of the entire canyon.
Navajo Point - Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower, as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower - Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. It also offers gift shop, grocery store, and ice cream parlor services.
Lipan Point - Named for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran Point is an excellent place to see the vibrant colors of the Grand Canyon Supergroup and basement rocks like Vishnu Schist.
Grandview Lookout Tower - A fire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. It is approximately 10 miles east of the Tusayan Ranger District Office and houses an observation deck and informational signage.
Buggeln Picnic Area - Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest while catching glimpses of the canyon through the trees.
Duck on a Rock Viewpoint - A viewpoint along Desert View Drive featuring a Kaibab limestone formation eroded into the shape of a duck.
Twin Point Overlook - Two quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views.
South Kaibab Trail - The trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the Bright Angel Trail before descending to the canyon floor.
Pipe Creek Vista - The first viewpoint on Desert View Drive.
Mather Point - Named for Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, Mather Point is located a short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking areas.
Yavapai Geology Museum - From Mather Point, walk less than a mile along the flat, paved Rim Trail to the Yavapai Geology Museum. Here you’ll learn more about the geology of the Grand Canyon through interpretive panels and a topographical relief map of the entire canyon. The museum used to be the Yavapai Observation Station, so it offers some of the best panoramic views you’ll see all day. Also has a gift shop on site.
Grand Canyon Village - The Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the South Rim to offer tourist accommodations. With over 120 years of history here, you can explore the historical buildings and Native artwork, shop for souvenirs, and grab a bite to eat at iconic restaurants like Fred Harvey Burger Diner.
Verkamp’s Visitor Center - A visitor center, curio shop, and family home that’s been in the park for over a century.
Hopi House - Commissioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter built this “Indian Arts Building” in the style of a 1,000-year-old Native American Pueblo village dwelling. These days it houses local Native American art and a gift shop.
El Tovar Hotel - The first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in 1905.
Bright Angel Lodge - Built in 1935 as a “moderately priced” alternative to the luxury El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge offers historic rooms, cozy cabins, two restaurants, a gift shop, and instant access to the South Rim.
Kolb Studio - The original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is now an art gallery, bookstore, and curio shop.
Grand Canyon Railway Depot - Before the time of automobiles, trains were the lifeblood of the canyon, bringing in tourists and supplies. Check out the original log depot with signs and memorabilia to get a feel for the train depot’s heyday.
Desert View Drive - There are many surprising viewpoints and overlooks along the 26-mile Desert View Drive.
Grand Canyon North Rim Tour
Bitter Springs - If you’re coming to the North Rim from Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Page, Arizona, or Sedona, you’ll start the audio tour in Bitter Springs, Arizona (just north of the Highway 89 N/Highway 89-A split). While you’re there, be sure to stop at the historical Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center for an up-close-and-personal look at the Colorado River!
Pipe Spring National Monument - The National Park Service’s website (nps.gov/pisp) sums this unique national monument best: “The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, historic fort, cabins, and garden. Hike the Ridge Trail to enjoy geologic wonders, plants, and wildlife. Attend living history demonstrations and talks and be sure to visit with our amazing ranch animals!”
Kanab - If you’re joining us from Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks, Kanab, Utah is a great stopover as you make your way south to the North Rim! Right Kanab is home to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, the Red Pueblo Museum, Little Hollywood Land, and countless short day-hikes. Take some time to stretch your legs before the road trip ahead, and we’ll meet you in Fredonia.
Fredonia - We’ll be on Highway 89 A for about an hour. While you wind your way through the stunning Vermillion Cliffs and desert highway, our Shaka Guide will regale you with the fascinating history of the Native American tribes that came before us.
Jacob Lake Inn - The Jacob Lake Inn is a great place to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their dining room, and their on-site bakery is famous for its giant cookies.
Kaibab National Forest - Stop into the North Kaibab Visitor Center to check current trail and weather conditions and chat with the Kaibab National Forest rangers. It’s also a great place to gas up the car and stock up on hiking supplies. Don’t forget to grab some sunscreen!
Jacob Lake - Years ago, the US Forest Service used towers like the Jacob Lake Lookout to manually spot far-off forest fires. A USFS or park employee was responsible for manning the tower. Thanks to modern technology, these towers haven’t been actively manned in years, but if you stop to check out this fascinating piece of history, you’ll be able to climb 80 feet to the top and get amazing pictures of the Kaibab National Forest from a pretty unique perspective!
North Rim Country Store - The Country Store is a great place to load up on supplies, snacks, and gas before going out to hit the trails.
East Rim Viewpoint Trailhead - East Rim Viewpoint is an optional side trip that overlooks the Saddle Mountain Wilderness, Marble Canyon, and the Navajo Nation. East Rim is just a short, 4-mile drive up Forest Road 611.
Point Imperial Road - Point Imperial has the distinction of being the highest point on the North Rim. At 8,803 feet above sea level, you’ll be able to see Boundary Ridge and its central peak Saddle Mountain to the North. The Nankoweap Trail runs across the lower ridge, and views of Mount Hayden, Hancock Butte, and Alsap Butte are visible from the upper part of the ridge.
Cape Royal Road - Some of the most spectacular overlooks at the North Rim are tucked away on this nine and a half mile paved road.
Vista Encantada Picnic Area - A quiet viewpoint along Cape Royal Drive, Vista Encantada is a picnic area blanketed in wildflowers and offers views of Nankoweap. The viewpoint of Vista Encantada looks out over the Walhalla Plateau. On clear days, you may be able to see the Painted Desert in the east.
Roosevelt Point - Another viewpoint along Cape Royal Road. Roosevelt Point is accessed through a very short walk and has resting benches. Despite the high ridge, a fair amount of the scenery to the north is visible, including the furthest section of the Grand Canyon, where the Colorado River forms an unbranched gorge just a mile or so across, cutting into the flat desert plain between the Vermilion and Echo Cliffs.
Cape Final Trail - This is a 4-mile out-and-back trail leading to Cape Final. The trail is rated easy, which means it’s relatively flat and shaded. The first part of the trail winds through the Ponderosa pine forest until you get to Cape Final Overlook, which provides expansive views of the North Rim. Many people say that this is the best overlook on the North Rim.
Walhalla Ruins - The Walhalla Ruins–or Walhalla Glades–was once the summer home of the Basketmakers during the Pueblo period. Here you’ll be able to tour 10 rooms that have been left behind and attend ranger-led talks and tours through the artifacts!
Cape Royal Point - This is the southernmost viewpoint at the North Rim, and it offers the most expansive views. In fact, you’ll get an almost 270-degree view of the entire horizon. See if you can spot Angel’s Window, a natural arch in the Kaibab limestone that frames a little section of the Colorado River.
Point Sublime - A moderately challenging 32.5-mile out-and-back hike.
North Rim Visitor Center - Plenty of parking here! The North Rim Visitor Center also offers educational programs, interactive exhibits both indoor and outdoor, a large gift shop, ranger information stations, and those all-important restrooms, too!
Bright Angel Point - This is the most visited viewpoint on the North Rim! Bright Angel Point can be accessed behind the Lodge on the Transept Trail. This is only a half-mile, paved path that leads to the Point, where you’ll be treated to views of three peaks named for three Hindu deities: Deva Temple, Brahma Temple, and Zoroaster Temple.
Petrified National Park Tour
Route 66 Gifts & Souvenir Shop - Get in the Route 66 mindset with these two old-fashioned gift shops featuring local handiworks, petrified wood souvenirs, and tacky dinosaur statues greeting customers out front. Painted Desert Indian Center specializes in crafts from local artists, while Stewart’s Petrified Wood shop specializes in petrified wood products.
Painted Desert Visitor Center - These flush toilets are the cleanest you’ll find until the Rainbow Forest Museum on the other end of the park.
Tiponi Point - This overlook is your first glimpse of the Painted Desert coming in from the north, with the colorful hills below you and a vast horizon beyond facing the east. Any relevant entry fees/requirements: Tiponi Point is the first stop after the north entrance booth for Petrified Forest National Park.
Kachina Point - The expanse of the Painted Desert is plainly viewable from the overlook, easily accessible behind the Painted Desert Inn via a short path from the parking lot.
Chinde Point - This lookout faces the Painted Desert to the north for an expansive, unobstructed view. A semi-circle of covered picnic tables is the only picnic area outside of the visitor centers.
Pintado Point - From this overlook on a clear day, you can see over 100 miles away, including the San Francisco Peaks by Flagstaff, AZ.
Nizhoni Point - These three overlooks are close to each other and offer another expansive view of the Painted Desert, though you may find the previous lookouts more colorful.
Puerco Pueblo - This is a small, vault toilet by the parking lot.
Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument - Generation after generation of Ancestral Puebloans left over 650 petroglyphs on these giant boulders. The petroglyphs are a little far away, visible from an overlook and a set of binoculars, but clearly visible without assistance.
The Tepees - These conical hills, banded with several shades of mudstones, are said to resemble Tepees. There are two pull-offs on the side of Petrified Forest Rd to park the car and get a good view–the North Pullout and the South Pullout, which is also the trailhead for the “Off the Beaten Path” Blue Forest Trail.
Blue Mesa - The Blue Mesa is one of the most beautiful parts of the park, with more opportunities to discover the strange, eroded badlands. Atop the Blue Mesa, the road splits and becomes a one-way loop. Stop at the first pull-offs for a glimpse of the badlands, and the first petrified wood deposit you see coming from the north.
Blue Mesa Trailhead - This 1-mile loop trail is a paved path through the Blue Mesa badlands. Though rated as easy, there is an initial descent from the parking lot (and ascent as you finish) that may be difficult for those with limited mobility. A true highlight of the park, though, as it immerses visitors in a totally alien landscape.
Agate Bridge - This 100-ft long petrified log sits on top of a small chasm, forming a bridge. When the park opened, visitors could stand on top of it! Today, the log is off-limits and supported by concrete, but this is a quick, easy stop for an impressively long piece of petrified wood.
Jasper Forest - An overlook sits over a desert plain with a dense petrified wood deposit below. Want a closer look? Another ‘off the beaten path’ trail leads from the right of the parking lot down to the deposit following a well-worn path to the wash. Then it’s just you and the petrified wood–a truly astonishing and bizarre landscape.
Crystal Forest Trail - This 0.75-mile hike makes a loop through one of the park’s major petrified wood deposits. The paved trail and mostly flat topography make for an easy hike, and one accessible for those with wheelchairs or strollers.
Rainbow Forest Museum - If you only visit one visitor center in the national park, make it this one! In addition to the typical orientation video, gift shop, restrooms, and information desk, you’ll find exhibits on the area’s paleontology, including fossils found in the park. Behind the building is the 0.4-mile Giant Logs trail, which passes some of the largest pieces of petrified wood in the park.
Petrified Forest Gift Shop - Just south of the park’s borders are two gift shops: Petrified Forest Gift Shop and Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts. These private stores focus on last-minute petrified wood souvenirs that you put off within the park. They also feature Route 66-style dinosaur statues out front.
Arizona Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell Tour
Bitter Springs - Come and check out Bitter Springs - a tiny Arizonan town.
Antelope Pass Vista - Come and see the gorgeous views of this vista!
Horseshoe Bend - At Horseshoe Bend, you will see a spectacular view of the Colorado River winding around a sandstone formation from the top of a 1,000-foot-tall cliff. It features a parking lot with restrooms, great views of the geological feature from the overlook, and an approximate 1.5-mile hike. It gets very crowded between 9-11 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. During those hours, the parking lot can get full, and no parking is allowed on Highway 89. Those who do will be ticketed and towed, so if it’s full, you must circle back later.
Powell Museum & Archives - Located at 6 N Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040 inside of the museum.
Glen Canyon Dam Overlook - This amazing overlook gives you a chance to stop and take in views of the Glen Canyon Dam looking north and the Colorado River. Centrally located in Page off of Scenic View road, it’s easily accessible by a walk that is less than 1,000 feet long. At the overlook, there are picnic tables and a pavilion to spend some time and enjoy the view.
Potato Hill Overlook - There are even more great views! At Potato Hill Overlook, visitors can take an easy, one-mile round-trip walk to the overlook for a gorgeous view of Lake Powell and Antelope Island. The Page Rimview Trail is also accessed from there. As the name suggests, it loops around Page. It’s just over 10 miles or 16 kilometers long, and it’s a great spot for birding and biking.
Grandview Overlook - Not far from Potato Hill is the Grandview Overlook, which affords panoramic views of Lake Powell and Navajo Mountain. It’s a peaceful place to spend some time.
Hanging Gardens Trail - At the Hanging Gardens trailhead, you’ll be treated to a 1.2-mile, or 2 kilometers, out-and-back trail. As the name suggests, it leads to a hanging garden, where plants actually grow on vertical rock surfaces.
Carl Hayden Visitor Center Page - Located two miles north of Page across the Glen Canyon Bridge. The building is attached to Glen Canyon Dam.
-Summer: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. MST daily;
-Winter: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MST daily;
-Spring & Fall: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MST daily;
-Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Wahweap Recreation Area - Featuring restrooms centrally located in the group area. Located about a fourth of a mile from the shore of Lake Powell. There appear to be four different restroom buildings.
Navajo Mountain Viewpoint - Come visit and find awesome views!
Wahweap Marina - Come here to spend the day at Lake Powell!
Wahweap Overlook - The final stop on the tour is Wahweap Overlook. It’s a great opportunity to relax and decide where you’ll go from there. Because, we’re guessing it’s not really your last stop. It’s also a chance to gaze back at what you saw today and take it all in.
Sedona Arizona Driving Tour
Chapel of the Holy Cross - This striking mid-century modern chapel sits atop a perch with a stunning view of the surrounding red rocks, from both within the sanctuary and outside. If you do go inside, please give the building the reverence you would a cathedral and maintain the silence.
Outside, the parking lot is steep and often crowded, so coming early to grab a good parking spot is ideal. The walk up the ramp to the building entrance is also steep. There are three parking lots—in the middle lot is the trailhead for Chapel Trail, a highly suggested but optional hike past the red rocks.
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, but check the website for mass and service times.
Yavapai County Courthouse Square - Two vista points–Yavapai and Courthouse–are near each other on opposite sides of the Red Rock Scenic Byway. There are hiking trails leading from both, but Courthouse Vista’s trails surrounding Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte are superior.
Visitors looking for a meditative experience will also want to seek out the alleged vortex on Bell Rock, so you may find people doing yoga or enjoying a moment of peace. Whichever vista point you choose, both offer splendid views of the buttes and the surrounding red rock scenery. Parking may be slightly easier at Yavapai, for what it’s worth!
Courthouse Loop South Trailhead - Get another look at Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte from this trailhead and parking lot right off the Red Rock Scenic Byway.
Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center - This well-kept visitor center has displays on the area’s geology and ecology, as well as clean restrooms and a water refill station. Outside the main entrance is a decent scenic overlook facing Sedona’s Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock.
Open daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (bathrooms still open).
Historic Old Town Cottonwood - This small historic district is a great place to grab a bite while Sedona’s parking lots fill up. The cafes, restaurants, and taverns on this strip are generally cheaper than their peers in Sedona too.
Entry fees/requirements: There are paid parking spots along Main St, but there is free parking nearby.
Tuzigoot National Monument - Built by the Sinagua people over 1,000 years ago, the remnants of this 110-room pueblo sit on a hill in the Verde Valley. A small museum in the visitor center includes artifacts discovered during the excavation.
Crowds are rarely an issue here, so this impressive site is a good midday option when Sedona’s parking lots are filled to capacity. Open 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. daily.
Audrey Headframe Park - Home of the Audrey Shaft, which was a large part of an ore mine that put the region on the map.
Jerome State Historic Park - Check out this historic museum & park to learn a little bit more about the history of the area around you!
There is a small entrance fee to enter, and it is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Jerome - A historic Arizona town, once full of miners, bootleggers, and gamblers, now full of shops, tourist attractions, and restaurants.
Red Rock State Park - Red Rock State Park’s trails take hikers through desert brush and low forest surrounded by a red rock backdrop. Most hikes require some moderate elevation gain, but the stepladder orientation of the trails means you can hike as big or as small of a loop as you’d like.
The visitor center and open field behind it have some views of the red rocks with no hiking required. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Crescent Moon Picnic Site - Photographers try to get just the right shot of Cathedral Rock looming over the reflective waters of Oak Creek. This picnic area features open lawns and plenty of picnic benches. To get to the best photography spots, walk to the far end of the open fields and follow the path along the creek until you reach a wide riverbank of red rock.
Even further than that is Buddha Beach, a small swimming hole directly underneath Cathedral Rock. It’s possible to hike to this picnic area from the Secret Slickrock trail, or vice versa.
The trailhead is hidden behind some electric boxes about 100 feet north of the park entrance on Red Rock Crossing Rd. Open 8 a.m. to dusk.
Secret Slickrock Trailhead - This easy, flat trail is within sight of Cathedral Rock for its entire length, about 0.7 miles out and back. If you can walk downhill for about 30 steps, the trail ends on a wide ledge with a stunning, unobstructed view of Cathedral Rock ahead and the Crescent Moon Picnic Site below.
If you wish to continue hiking to Crescent Moon, go to the opposite side of the ledge from where you entered to pick up what’s labeled on some maps as the Ridge Trail. Follow the rock cairns along the edge of the hill to the left as the path heads downhill. The trail dead ends behind some electric boxes off Red Rock Crossing Rd. Turn left and the entrance to Crescent Moon is right there. Going this far, the hike is roughly 20 minutes one way.
Lover’s Knoll - Check out this easy-to-access viewpoint that gives you a gorgeous panoramic view of the best of Sedona.
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park - Visit this Buddhist site with the historic and sacred Amitabha Stupa, meant for all to come and reflect.
Sedona Airport Overlook - This lookout atop airport mesa is one of the most popular places to catch a sunset, with an unobstructed view of northern and western Sedona. Other than a few large rocks, there is no seating, so bring a lawn chair if you have one.
Midgley Bridge Picnic Area - Sitting at the mouth of Oak Creek canyon, here you get a view of Midgley Bridge, which is a fascinating historic bridge. Enjoy lunch here, or just rest your feet and take in the view!
Slide Rock State Park - This is a must-visit for families! Though much of this park preserves an old pioneer homestead and apple orchard, the highlight is a swimming hole along Oak Creek Canyon with a natural water slide. The red rocks surrounding this portion of the creek are also fun to climb around. One brief hiking trail skims the ledge above the creek for wider views.
Hours vary through the year but are typically 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. December and January hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
West Fork Oak Creek Trail - The parking lot for this popular trail fills up fast, so get here early if you can! The entire trail, which follows the west fork of Oak Creek as it meanders through a forested gorge, is 6.5 miles out and back, rated as easy to moderate, and will take roughly three hours. Though the trail remains relatively flat, there are 13 creek crossings over logs and stepping stones, so you won’t get far if you’re not up for a creek crossing.
Still, the trailhead is beautiful, and the ruins of the old Mayhew Lodge before the trail goes into the gorge are fun to explore. You can always give it a shot and turn around when the trail becomes too difficult. With over 100 species of birds found here, this is also a popular birding site.
Oak Creek Vista Overlook - Stop at this vista at the northernmost tip of Oak Creek Canyon for a bird’s-eye view of the scenery. Vendors of the Native American Crafts Market set up booths on the walkway between the parking lot and the overlook daily.
Some arrive as early as the vista opens and stick around as late as it closes, but midday is the best time to catch the most vendors, who sell handiworks from local native artists. The vista is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline Audio Guided Tour with hours of narration, stories, and music
- Downloadable tour with GPS-enabled offline map
- Flexible scheduling - take the tour on any day you choose
- Curated tour highlights including activities and dining options
- GPS-based turn-by-turn directions
- Personalized exploration - freedom to choose your stops
- Automated audio narration during the drive
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline Audio Guided Tour with hours of narration, stories, and music
- Downloadable tour with GPS-enabled offline map
- Flexible scheduling - take the tour on any day you choose
- Curated tour highlights including activities and dining options
- GPS-based turn-by-turn directions
- Personalized exploration - freedom to choose your stops
- Automated audio narration during the drive
- Private transportation
- Meals and refreshment
- Entrance Fees
- Horseshoe Bend Park entry
- Wahweap Recreation Area Entry
- Red Rock Pass
- Slide Rock State Park Fee
- Tuzigoot National Monument Pass
- Jerome State Historic Park Fee
- Red Rock State Park Pass
- Crescent Moon Picnic Site Fee
- West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead Fee
- Private transportation
- Meals and refreshment
- Entrance Fees
- Horseshoe Bend Park entry
- Wahweap Recreation Area Entry
- Red Rock Pass
- Slide Rock State Park Fee
- Tuzigoot National Monument Pass
- Jerome State Historic Park Fee
- Red Rock State Park Pass
- Crescent Moon Picnic Site Fee
- West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead Fee
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