Timeline
16:39
Check the route to Honanki Heritage Site before you go. The site is 15 miles west of Sedona and requires a Red Rock Pass, which is not sold on site.
16:54
Grab a coffee or snack in Sedona town center before heading west. Ensure you have time to arrive before the site closes at 16:00, or adjust your plan for a later date.
17:39
Stand at Honanki Heritage Site. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the cliff dwellings and highlighting the ancient pictographs.
Local tip
The Red Rock Pass is mandatory for all vehicles. Purchase it in advance as it is not available at the site.
Check before you go
- Honanki Heritage Site closes at 16:00. If you plan to enter the site, you must arrive before this time. For a sunset viewing experience, you can view the exterior and surrounding red rocks after closing, but interior access is restricted.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sedona (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).