Description: Take I-17 north to SR 179, go to Sedona and SR 89A, go north on SR 89A to FR 535. Take FR 535 west (2WD OK) to the junction with 535A; park, then ride 4 miles on FR 535A to the point. Or, park at the second viewpoint, do a shorter ride and take pictures galore!
Ride: Intermediate, quiet, dirt forest road, easy in and easy out.
Rating: Family fun, but watch for cars.
Elevation: 7,300 feet.
Seasons: Year-round, best spring through fall.
Time Allowed: A full day. The drive is scenic, photogenic and worth it.
Camping: Dispersed camping at Harding Point.
Niceties: Spend the night in Sedona or at a B&B or hotel in Flagstaff, which is only 12 miles away.
Remember: Pack out what you take in.
Contacts
Coconino National Forest
Sedona Ranger District: 928-282-411
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
Sedona Chamber of Commerce
928-282-7722
www.visitsedona.com
Flagstaff Visitors
928-774-9541
www.flagstaffarizona.org
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