Road trip · Central Arizona
Arizona Red Rock Loop
The loop
Sedona's red rocks, Flagstaff's pines and the Grand Canyon's South Rim.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Sedona
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
~23 mi straight-line from Sedona
2Flagstaff
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Advance Lodging and Dark Sky Program Reservations
~67 mi straight-line from Flagstaff
3Grand Canyon
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
South Rim Entry and Shuttle Requirements
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Arizona Red Rock Loop?
Plan about 9 days to give each of the 3 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Sedona, then Flagstaff, then Grand Canyon. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Flagstaff, Grand Canyon. Each stop's guide links to the official source.