Vegas to Zion/Lake Powell/ Page then to South Rim GC
Apr 24th, 2012, 05:23 PM
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"You will most likely be arriving at GC late in the afternoon. I wouldn't bother stopping at the viewpoints then as the sun will be in your eyes."
No. The sun will be in your eyes as you head west towards the main village from the East entrance. But you can find plenty of directions to look from the viewpoints, not just into the sun.
I would agree with InSandy's advice to drive down Oak Creek Canyon as the drive is beautiful, and you'll end up in Sedona so can get somewhat of a taste of the town. But you won't really have time to do any hiking if you plan on staying elsewhere to shorten the Saturday drive.
FYI, the new moon is on June 19th so you will have some pretty dark skies. Definitely make an effort to get outside at night and look at the stars, I know you won't be staying overnight at Bryce but that is one of the best places in the lower 48 to see the stars. Should be good in Zion and Grand Canyon as well, more so at the Grand Canyon because you'll be on top of the rim and can see forever.
I would make it at least as far as Tucson, maybe go further towards El Paso. It's about 11 hours from El Paso to Houston. I don't think you'll have too much time to stop anywhere on Saturday, or even Friday after leaving Sedona. Sedona to Tucson is 4 hours, another 5 hours to El Paso.
No. The sun will be in your eyes as you head west towards the main village from the East entrance. But you can find plenty of directions to look from the viewpoints, not just into the sun.
I would agree with InSandy's advice to drive down Oak Creek Canyon as the drive is beautiful, and you'll end up in Sedona so can get somewhat of a taste of the town. But you won't really have time to do any hiking if you plan on staying elsewhere to shorten the Saturday drive.
FYI, the new moon is on June 19th so you will have some pretty dark skies. Definitely make an effort to get outside at night and look at the stars, I know you won't be staying overnight at Bryce but that is one of the best places in the lower 48 to see the stars. Should be good in Zion and Grand Canyon as well, more so at the Grand Canyon because you'll be on top of the rim and can see forever.
I would make it at least as far as Tucson, maybe go further towards El Paso. It's about 11 hours from El Paso to Houston. I don't think you'll have too much time to stop anywhere on Saturday, or even Friday after leaving Sedona. Sedona to Tucson is 4 hours, another 5 hours to El Paso.
Apr 25th, 2012, 02:56 PM
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Wherearewe....great info, many thks. So I take it Oak Creek Canyon is rd to Sedona or will I need to get off course in order to take this rd with intention of arriving in Sedona area. Would like to do late afternoon/early eve dinner in Sedona and the few hrs we might have do sight seeing. You are right on with rest of drive to Houston...once we leave Sedona it's minimal stops till Houston. From Houston to Tucson ,I have it right about 16-17 hrs total ( including the 2.5-3 hrs stops we make )to get to just west side of Tucson...hotel reservations are made so I'll make it..plus we gain 2 hrs going. Would like to be 1-2 hrs west( NM)OF EL PASO WHEN STARTING starting Sat a.m.worse case. So I'm thinking we can leave Sedona as it gets dark and still make 5-6 hrs driving and get to other side of Tucson. We are looking frwd to our trip..thanks again for all the detailed info from all.
p.s if there is a certain spot that's reccomended for eating in Sedona let me know.
p.s if there is a certain spot that's reccomended for eating in Sedona let me know.
Apr 26th, 2012, 08:33 AM
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Just south of Flagstaff gwet onto 89A. that's the road that goes down Oak Canyon to Sedona.
There's a viewpoint just before it starts to descend. Pull off, park the car and enjoy the view. Then you start to go down thru the Canyon to Sedona.
A little before you get to Sedona you'll pass Westfork. A nice scenic, easy hike. You can go as far as you like and then turn around. It's not a red rock hike but still scenic.
To get an overview of Sedona hikes you can go to www.greatsedonahikes.com
There's a viewpoint just before it starts to descend. Pull off, park the car and enjoy the view. Then you start to go down thru the Canyon to Sedona.
A little before you get to Sedona you'll pass Westfork. A nice scenic, easy hike. You can go as far as you like and then turn around. It's not a red rock hike but still scenic.
To get an overview of Sedona hikes you can go to www.greatsedonahikes.com
Apr 26th, 2012, 02:16 PM
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Myer..perfect I have an idea now where I will be catching Oak Creek Canyon . We may have a good part of Friday after leaving GC to do short hikes, etc as we get to sedona. Dont remember travel time from GC to Sedona but I can look it, but of course taking into account of scenery , etc may vary. Thanks!
Apr 27th, 2012, 08:07 AM
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I don't remember how long you'll be in Sedona.
or sunset many people go to the airport. I did that my second evening and it doesn't come close to the Crescent Moon picnic area.
In the picnic area you can find a spot where you see cathedral Rock with Oak Creek in the foreground. As the sun goes down cathedral Rock goes bright orange. Amazing.
or sunset many people go to the airport. I did that my second evening and it doesn't come close to the Crescent Moon picnic area.
In the picnic area you can find a spot where you see cathedral Rock with Oak Creek in the foreground. As the sun goes down cathedral Rock goes bright orange. Amazing.
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