Visiting Sedona National Park on Sunday
I’m in Scottsdale, Arizona, next week for work. I will be flying there on Saturday to combine work and some private travel. I used ChatGPT to plan a day trip to Sedona National Park for this Sunday. It came up with the following plan.
- Breakfast Stop at Rock Springs Café (Black Canyon City)
- Cathedral Rock Trail
- Lunch at The Hudson
- Red Rock Byway Scenic Drive
- Airport Mesa Loop Trail (Sunset Hike)
- Dinner at The Hideaway House
Do I have any followers familiar with the area who can tell me if this is a good use of my time?
I also asked ChatGPT to give me a list with Apple Maps links of key photography spots for this day:
| Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Mesa (Vortex Viewpoint) | Iconic panoramic view over Sedona’s red rock formations. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Crescent Moon / Red Rock Crossing | Classic cathedral reflection shot across the creek. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Bell Rock | Reliable sunrise location with dramatic rock shapes. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Courthouse Butte Viewpoint | Strong silhouettes and open desert foregrounds. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Cathedral Rock Trailhead | Famous sandstone ridges and golden-hour compositions. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Chapel of the Holy Cross Viewpoint | Architectural photography with red rock framing. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Mountain Bike Scenic Viewpoint | Wide, unobstructed views over the valley. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Dry Creek Road Side Viewpoint | Easy pull-over spot with layered mountain backdrops. | Open in Apple Maps |
| Schnebly Hill Vista | Dramatic cliffs and high-elevation canyon views. | Open in Apple Maps |
These are my iPhone screens as of November 2025. The screen in the middle is the homescreen when the phone is in 'Personal' focus, and the screen to the right is my 'Work' focus setup.
As you can see, I prefer blueish colors. Wallpaper by @BasicAppleGuy.
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