The restored section of the drive ends at Carefree Highway which is located at the foot of Black Mountain. The Scenic Drive connects people with things to see and do. The large sign pictured to the right is on the east side of Scottsdale Road and marks the southern entrance to the Scenic Drive. A similar sign, positioned on the west side of Scottsdale Road south of Carefree Highway, marks the northern entrance. Plant Exhibits Along Scottsdale Road there are roadside plant exhibits that help you learn how to identify desert plants.
Every plant has a story to tell.
Stories involving strange approaches to survival, Native Americans and wildlife. Here is the Chain Fruit Cholla's story. To obtain information about other plants visit our Plant Guide. For information about roadrunners, tarantulas and other unique creatures that live near the Scenic Drive visit our Critter Guide. Volunteers have installed small signs here to identify some of the desert plants and describe nearby landmarks.