Smart Travel, Lasting Impact
Explore with ease—while protecting what makes Sedona special
Visiting Sedona? A little planning goes a long way.
From parking passes to scenic routes, these travel tips help you know where to park, when to hit the trails, and how to navigate our roads without the stress. Slow down, soak it in, and leave no trace.
Your adventure should be unforgettable—for the right reasons.
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The Sedona Shuttle is a free transportation service offering easy access to popular trailheads from three designated Park & Ride lots. View trail maps for routes served by the Sedona Shuttle.
This shuttle service offers less stress, easy access and a more eco-friendly way to explore Sedona’s stunning landscapes.
You can also use Sedona Shuttle Connect, an on-demand public transit service that picks you up where you are.
Click on the map to see a full-sized version
The Sedona Shuttle is a free transportation service offering easy access to popular trailheads from three designated Park & Ride lots. View trail maps for routes served by the Sedona Shuttle.
This shuttle service offers less stress, easy access and a more eco-friendly way to explore Sedona’s stunning landscapes.
You can also use Sedona Shuttle Connect, an on-demand public transit service that picks you up where you are.
Passes and Fees
Vehicle Parking Passes at Trailheads
- Daily, weekly, or annual Red Rock passes are available to purchase in Sedona and at some trailheads. A Red Rock Pass (or America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, Golden Age, or Golden Access) is required when recreating on National Forest land in Red Rock Country. The pass must be displayed in the vehicle’s windshield.
- Lifetime or annual National Park passes for seniors are available if 62 or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A Senior Pass can be obtained in person from a participating federal recreation site such as the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center. This pass is for all national parks in the United States. Senior Passes admit the passholder and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas and passholder plus three adults, not to exceed four adults, where per-person fees are charged. Children under 16 are always admitted free.
State and Private Trail Fees
- The Red Rock pass or Senior Park pass is not accepted at Red Rock State Park or other state or private parks in Arizona. This can be confusing for visitors who purchase the pass and think it is good for all trails. However, it is good for the majority of trails in the Sedona area.
Driving Tips
Because of spring breaks across the country, March and April can be busy. Driving tips are:
- If coming from Phoenix on I-17, take SR260 to Cottonwood and enter Sedona via 89A instead of SR179. Map
- To skip delays, avoid northbound traffic on Hwy 89A between Airport Road and the Hwy 179 & 89A intersection from 3:30–5:30 PM. Plan dinner accordingly. Map
- To bypass SR179 traffic from the Village of Oak Creek, take Beaverhead Flats Road to Page Springs Road to 89A. It adds 20 minutes but offers excellent scenic views. Map
- At roundabouts, yield to vehicles already inside. No full stop is needed, but watch for careless drivers who fly through the roundabout. Watch this Video if you’re unfamiliar with roundabouts.
- We have “zipper merges”. If you’re unfamiliar with them, click here for an explanation.
Slow Life
Sedona’s speed limits are lower than many towns. This is because people tend to look at the beautiful scenery instead of the road, so watch for inattentive tourist drivers.
Give yourself plenty of time to get to Sedona from the Phoenix airport. Don’t reserve restaurants or spa appointments that will make you rushed.- Take a deep breath when in Sedona and relax. Our air is generally great (unless there is a wildland fire), along with drinking water and we have world class beauty, so slow down while here.
- Sedona has a lot of road and mountain bikers…watch for them and slow down.
