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yaya
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Oct 20, 2018

ZION TO SEDONA

What is the best route in a 35' motorhome towing a Jeep?

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  • Janss wrote:
    I think ItsyRV means 389. From Kanab or Fredonia, you can take 89 or 89A. Both are scenic and perfectly doable, but 89A rises to Jacob Lake at about 8,000 ft and then a long downhill. From either section, then go south to Flagstaff on 89. I strongly recommend NOT driving down 89A through Oak Creek Canyon between Flagstaff and Sedona. Take I-17 to Hwy 179 into Sedona. See Oak Creek Canyon with your toad.

    So you are skipping Grand Canyon?


    This is the route we'd take and would advise not to take 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona. Take I-17.

    We always stay in nearby Cottonwood at Dead Horse Ranch State Park - a LOT less congestion! It's an easy drive into Sedona.
  • If you have not done it, stop in Page, AZ and tour the upper Antelope Canyon. Wahweap Camp Ground outside Page is really nice.

  • yaya wrote:
    What is the best route in a 35' motorhome towing a Jeep?


    When?

    What do we enjoy?

    Mission?

    How long do we have?

    Where have we been, where are we going?

    Lots of Really good stuff between the two and more than one way to Go.

    Let us know - then we might be able to give some useful info.
  • I think ItsyRV means 389. From Kanab or Fredonia, you can take 89 or 89A. Both are scenic and perfectly doable, but 89A rises to Jacob Lake at about 8,000 ft and then a long downhill. From either section, then go south to Flagstaff on 89. I strongly recommend NOT driving down 89A through Oak Creek Canyon between Flagstaff and Sedona. Take I-17 to Hwy 179 into Sedona. See Oak Creek Canyon with your toad.

    So you are skipping Grand Canyon?
  • 289 to 89A to 89. In Flag you can continue on 89A to Sedona or take the 17 (interstate) down to 179 and double back to Sedona. Remember, you have this ditch called the Grand Canyon between Zion and Sedona so your options are very limited. This is a very well traveled RV route so you won't be alone. Just plan for fuel stops and be prepared for possible inclement weather.