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89A's southern section begins two miles south of Flagstaff, Arizona, as an exit of Interstate 17. It takes a very scenic and winding 24-mile route through Oak Creek Canyon, before reaching Sedona. After going through Sedona, it goes for another 24 miles before reaching Cottonwood. Two miles later, it reaches Clarkdale, home of Tuzigoot National Monument . Another 6 miles, and 89A reaches historic Jerome. After Jerome, a steep ascent and descent of Mingus Mountain is made. It's very scenic through this section. 26 miles later, it reaches Prescott Valley and merges with Arizona State Highway 89.