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 |
