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San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road
Make your way to the south rim of the Grand Canyon by driving along this beautiful, scenic road.
Plan Around San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road
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San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road Details
Make your way to the south rim of the Grand Canyon by driving along this beautiful, scenic road. To the rim, it is a 31-mile journey from Flagstaff that crosses through the Kaibab National Forest before taking you into the San Francisco Volcanic Field. This area contains over 600 volcanoes and the impressive San Francisco Peaks mountain range, which dominates the skyline from almost every angle. At 12,633-feet tall, Humphrey's Peak is not just the tallest mountain in the park it is the highest point in the entire state of Arizona and you will have front row tickets to see it in all its glory during your drive. After passing the mountains, you will make your descent down to Route 64 for the remaining 22-mile trek to the canyon.
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Nearby Parks Around San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road
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21.3 mi away
Saddle Mountain
This extinct volcano lies just outside the Park.
21.8 mi away
Lava River Cave
This .75-mile-long lava tube was believed to be formed between 650,000 and 700,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption near Hart Prairie.
24.9 mi away
Grand Canyon Airport
The airport is located outside the South Rim entrance.
25.4 mi away
Squire Inn
The Tusayan Route with service between Grand Canyon Visitor Center and the gateway community of Tusayan is not in operation. it is scheduled to resume during Summer, 2021.
