HomeAll TrailsPhoenix to Antelope Canyon Scenic Drive
Moderate
On-Road
🇺🇸 United States
Satellite

This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: US-AR-01
Probable Navajo permit required
Navajo Nation Visitor Center, Phone 928-282-2010

Phoenix to Antelope Canyon Scenic Drive

Added on 25 Jun 2026
Logged by @mk47

Scenic highway passing Phoenix, Sedona red rocks, Flagstaff, then gorge roads to Antelope Canyon with river fords.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Use high‑clearance 4x4, carry recovery gear, check river levels, respect Navajo regulations, drive cautiously on steep grades.

Weather check

At Start
341m

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33.4484, -112.0738

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.4484, -112.0738 @ 341m

Quick Stats

Distance
546.6 km
Type
On-Road Sector
Elevation Range
329m - 2145m
Max Elevation
2145 m
Max Gradient
15.2%
19.1%

Highlights

  • Sunset at Sedona red rocks
  • Explore Oak Creek Vista
  • Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross
  • Horseshoe Bend overlook
  • Photograph Antelope Canyon

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+3560 m

Total Descent

-2646 m

Ruggedness Index

A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.

11.4

Tortuosity Index

The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.

1.4

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)69%
Moderate (3-8%)26%
Steep (>8%)5%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved84%
Unpaved16%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
84%
Dirt Track
16%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 38

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.448426
MAX LAT: 37.080000
MIN LON: -112.152405
MAX LON: -111.391564

Point Spacing: 119.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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