Home All 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.

Mission Logs274 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	N Start Point	-3%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	-4%	2H
4.1 km	N Continue on track	-1%	2H
6.1 km	N Continue on track	-1%	2H
8.1 km	W Continue on track	0%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

348m

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33.4484, -112.0738

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.4484, -112.0738 @ 348m

Quick Stats

Distance

546.64 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

327m - 2192m

Max Elevation

2192 m

Max Gradient

16.5%

15.3%

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

Signal Verified

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

+3981 m

Total Descent

-3073 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

12.9

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.4

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)63%

Moderate (3-8%)32%

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.

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: 119.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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