Hot air balloon flights are meant to take in panoramic views and vistas of the surrounding natural beauty that is why verde valley balloons flies in the cottonwood area 20 miles south of sedona not in the red rocks areato see the red rocks we suggest taking a jeep tour theres no better way to get up close and personal with the rock formations but if youd like to experience extraordinary views depending upon the weather and wind direction of mingus mountain the verde river the presc