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Distance: 91.7 miles • Elevation Change: Prescott 5400 ft.-Flagstaff 6907 ft. The road from Prescott to Flagstaff on Arizona Route 89A is among the most scenic drives in America. It is also a very dramatic transition from Arizona’s central mountains to the Colorado Plateau. 89A begins five miles north of Prescott and climbs to the top of Mingus Mountain. From there the highway descends to Jerome and the Verde Valley.
To follow the original route of 89A, continue straight at the roundabout between Jerome and Clarkdale. This will take you through Clarkdale and old town Cottonwood. In Cottonwood, follow the signs for Sedona as the road turns left and crosses the Verde River. From Sedona, 89A follows Oak Creek into one of the most scenic areas in Arizona, Oak Creek Canyon. At the head of the canyon, 89A switchbacks its way onto the Colorado Plateau and into Flagstaff. Special Attractions: Jerome Tuzigoot National Monument Oak Creek Canyon
Towns, Cities & Reservations: Prescott Jerome Clarkdale Cottonwood Bridgeport Sedona Flagstaff Public Lands & Historic Places: Woodchute Wilderness Jerome State Historic Park Tuzigoot National Monument Dead Horse Ranch State Park Red Rock State Park Slide Rock State Park Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness Hiking the West Fork of Oak Creek Landmarks: Lonsome Valley Black Hills Mingus Mountain Verde River Verde Valley Oak Creek Oak Creek Canyon Colorado Plateau
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