Jun 14, 2015

We had an awesome day's riding with ever changing geography from red rocks then winding along a cool leafy valley from Sedona up to the rim of the canyon and then through a lot of ponderosa pine grassland and onto the Sunset Crater Volcano complete with lava flows and then Indian Pueblos and great open plains around the rim of the Grand Canyon and ever changing colours of the cliff faces and mountains around us. All sorts of wow!

 

Bridge north of Sedona.

　

Sunset Crater Volcano believed to have erupted in 1100.

　

And in the opposite direction where we came from.

And a look at a small part of the lava flow which remains and nature is slowly reclaiming the space.

Wukahi Pueblo

Citadel Pueblo looking towards the surrounding grassland.

Cameron Trading Post a surprising oasis just past the turn off to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

　

And the bridge which was on the old highway at the Trading Post.

Some tough clay wearing away over centuries making a great show of colour in contrast to the red cliffs in the distance.

　

The view stretching into the distance.

Changing again as we head for Marble Canyon.

　

And more changes.

And we descend towards the Navajo Bridge over the Colorado River.

　

And the Navajo Bridge old (left) and new (right)

Last Night's Accommodation:

　

Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble, 400 N State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

A lovely comfortable spot to drop and explore. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Included parking breakfast and Wi-Fi. Just a short work to countless dining and shopping options. Very nice.