Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we make the complete epic scenic drive from Sedona to Phoenix in Arizona. We decided to skip the standard I-17 highway drive and take the more scenic route from Sedona to Phoenix.
Our scenic drive begins in the red rocks of Sedona and head south on Red Rock Scenic Road, then after a few minutes on the highway we head down Route 260 in the mountains toward Payson. This scenic path winds through the breathtaking landscapes of the Coconino and Tonto National Forests, offering a refreshing change of pace with lots of green and incredible mountain views.
As we transition onto Route 87 and descend toward the Valley, the scenery transform into the classic Sonoran Desert. We’ll see the horizon fill with iconic, giant saguaro cacti as we make our way into the heart of downtown Phoenix.
This drive was filmed in May. #sedona #phoenix #scenicdrive
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Sedona, Arizona
08:10 - Red Rock Scenic Road
12:45 - Village of Oak Creek
18:00 - Red Rock Scenic Road
25:30 - I-17
29:45 - Lake Montezuma, Arizona
33:10 - Camp Verde, Arizona
38:35 - Arizona Route 260
41:35 - Rt 260 in Coconino Nat'l Forest
49:00 - Scenic Overlook
49:35 - Rt 260 in Coconino Nat'l Forest
1:13:30 - Rt 87 in Coconino Nat'l Forest
1:18:35 - Rt 87 in Tonto Nat'l Forest
1:21:45 - Strawberry, Arizona
1:24:40 - Pine, Arizona
1:28:20 - Rt 87 in Tonto Nat'l Forest
1:39:25 - Payson, Arizona
1:49:20 - Descent into Sonoran Desert
1:55:05 - Rye, Arizona
1:58:10 - Rt 87 in the Sonoran Desert
2:15:40 - Sunflower, Arizona
2:17:45 - Rt 87 in the Sonoran Desert
2:29:00 - Scenic Overlook
2:29:52 - Rt 87 in the Sonoran Desert
2:39:05 - Fort McDowell, Arizona
2:43:55 - Salt River, Arizona
2:55:00 - Mesa, Arizona
3:00:35 - Tempe, Arizona
3:02:30 - Phoenix, Arizona
3:11:30 - Downtown Phoenix
3:13:58 - Outro
COMMENT: What’s your favorite place to explore?
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End Screen Music Credit:
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In this video we make the complete epic scenic drive from Sedona to Phoenix in Arizona. We decided to skip the standard I-17 highway drive and take the more scenic route from Sedona to Phoenix.
Our scenic drive begins in the red rocks of Sedona and head south on Red Rock Scenic Road, then after a few minutes on the highway we head down Route 260 in the mountains toward Payson. This scenic path winds through the breathtaking landscapes of the Coconino and Tonto National Forests, offering a refreshing change of pace with lots of green and incredible mountain views.
As we transition onto Route 87 and descend toward the Valley, the scenery transform into the classic Sonoran Desert. We’ll see the horizon fill with iconic, giant saguaro cacti as we make our way into the heart of downtown Phoenix.
This drive was filmed in May. #sedona #phoenix #scenicdrive
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Sedona, Arizona
08:10 - Red Rock Scenic Road
12:45 - Village of Oak Creek
18:00 - Red Rock Scenic Road
25:30 - I-17
29:45 - Lake Montezuma, Arizona
33:10 - Camp Verde, Arizona
38:35 - Arizona Route 260
41:35 - Rt 260 in Coconino Nat'l Forest
49:00 - Scenic Overlook
49:35 - Rt 260 in Coconino Nat'l Forest
1:13:30 - Rt 87 in Coconino Nat'l Forest
1:18:35 - Rt 87 in Tonto Nat'l Forest
1:21:45 - Strawberry, Arizona
1:24:40 - Pine, Arizona
1:28:20 - Rt 87 in Tonto Nat'l Forest
1:39:25 - Payson, Arizona
1:49:20 - Descent into Sonoran Desert
1:55:05 - Rye, Arizona
1:58:10 - Rt 87 in the Sonoran Desert
2:15:40 - Sunflower, Arizona
2:17:45 - Rt 87 in the Sonoran Desert
2:29:00 - Scenic Overlook
2:29:52 - Rt 87 in the Sonoran Desert
2:39:05 - Fort McDowell, Arizona
2:43:55 - Salt River, Arizona
2:55:00 - Mesa, Arizona
3:00:35 - Tempe, Arizona
3:02:30 - Phoenix, Arizona
3:11:30 - Downtown Phoenix
3:13:58 - Outro
COMMENT: What’s your favorite place to explore?
SUBSCRIBE for more scenic drives and travel adventures
WATCH NEXT:
Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Complete Scenic Drive: youtu.be/RtFSTRwj2SY
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Full Road Trip: youtu.be/J_n2mOR5dwk
Apache Trail Iconic Arizona Scenic Desert Drive: youtu.be/m016veSZaTs
Arizona Scenic Drive to Prescott and Sedona: youtu.be/tI-rPCVclco
Flagstaff to Sedona Complete Scenic Drive: youtu.be/-IZzpPQXmJE
Lake Powell to Flagstaff Scenic Drive: youtu.be/Fal6M8rf3iI
Monument Valley Complete Arizona Drive: youtu.be/jw2hGPeopzY
3.5 Hours of Arizona Scenic Desert Driving: youtu.be/US47SlVkd2Y
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive After a Snowstorm: youtu.be/KWCxtcYpm6s
End Screen Music Credit:
Fractal Man - The Glow of All Things
fractalman.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/fractalmanmusic
© AdventureEveryDay - Any unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this work is illegal.
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