Fall Foliage Around SEDONA

There is something magical about the fall season that adds something extra amazing to already amazing Sedona. The temperature starts to cool down. Some leaves change their colors. Coffee in the morning tastes extra good. Sedona is not necessarily known for fall foliage. But here are a few places you can find it if you are searching for it. The season varies slightly each year but typically between mid-October to mid-November.

1) West Fork Trail

This is probably THE go to place to see fall foliage among people visiting Sedona in autumn. You do not have to hike into the trail to see it. You can see leaves changing colors alongside the Oak Creek in higher elevation north of Sedona.

2) Highway 89A

The drive from Flagstaff to Sedona or from Sedona to Flagstaff in autumn is my fav drive in Arizona. Just slide the window down and drive! And enjoy the change in scenery as you from 5000 to 7000asl in a matter of 40min.

3) Aspen Corner/Snow Bowl

Aspen Corner is located on Snow Bowl Road off of 180 about 30min north of Flagstaff. You can park your car and walk around or just drive. Once you get to Snow Bowl, you can take a hike from the parking area into a whole bunch of aspen trees. It gets cold quickly in the evening so be prepared if you are planning onto do an early morning hike or evening hike.

5) Inner Basin

Located about 40min north east of Flagstaff, this is probably one of the most popular spots for fall foliage around Flagstaff. You will need to take unpaved forest road off of 89 to get here. Use your GPS so you won't miss the turnoff.

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