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If you are driving along the Arizona Strip towards the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, between Fredonia and Bitter Springs, you will be driving along one of the most beautiful roads in the world: The 104-mile drive Fredonia-Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Road. Massive purple sandstone cliffs rise almost vertically from deep vermillion canyons dropping into the abyss, surrounded by vast open spaces, a landscape that could belong to some other planet, mysterious, magnificent, and breathtakingly beautiful.
The drive will take you across the ancient Kaibab National Forest, and you will cross the fascinating turn of the 20th century Navajo Bridge, where the Colorado River carves out Marble Canyon below. If you look up, you might spot the endangered California condor with its bald, orange head and massive wings cruising through the sky.
The road ends at the Grand Canyon, but don’t be in a rush to arrive; drive slowly and enjoy this magical place. If you are looking for free things to do in Arizona Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Highway is a great road trip idea with kids.
Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Highway, Highway 89A, Marble Canyon, Arizona
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