Absolute positively the worst road ever
What is the worst road you've ever traveled and why? A couple of years ago we were leaving Las Vegas, NEW MEXICO trying to get south to I-40. Our GPS put us on Hwy 104. Trusting our GPS (never agai...
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Google Maps does suggest 104 if the destination point is far enough to the east. It is a bit shorter than the 84/40 route.
Time is also less, but that may be off if the estimated speed on 104 is too high.
I don't doubt that the escarpment drop would be uncomfortable for drivers in a big rig, especially if they aren't prepared for it. There's plenty of room to turn around at the Trujillo turn off, or the ranch entrance just beyond that. It's once you start down the 3 mile grade that you are committed.
On streetmaps I see a familiar truck on grade sign, and watch from falling rocks, but no major grade warnings - you know the routine - check your brakes, use run out lanes, etc.
OR 140 just west of the Nevada border has a larger Doherty Slide escarpment. That's in the middle of 200 mile stretch between towns.
Moki Dugway on US261 is another RVers' boogieman. GM Streetview drove it in winter, with snow on the ground. That has true switch backs.
On the other hand I've seen puzzled discussions about a Mountain Directory warning on US191 north of Blanding UT.
New Mexico Highway 104: 110 Lovely, Lonely Miles
Sabinoso Wilderness, just NE of Trujillo
A blue highways photo essay
Loneliest road in NM "NM 104, though often disregarded, is a favorite route for knowing motorcyclists and geology junkies."
Video down Corazon Hill
Time is also less, but that may be off if the estimated speed on 104 is too high.
I don't doubt that the escarpment drop would be uncomfortable for drivers in a big rig, especially if they aren't prepared for it. There's plenty of room to turn around at the Trujillo turn off, or the ranch entrance just beyond that. It's once you start down the 3 mile grade that you are committed.
On streetmaps I see a familiar truck on grade sign, and watch from falling rocks, but no major grade warnings - you know the routine - check your brakes, use run out lanes, etc.
OR 140 just west of the Nevada border has a larger Doherty Slide escarpment. That's in the middle of 200 mile stretch between towns.
Moki Dugway on US261 is another RVers' boogieman. GM Streetview drove it in winter, with snow on the ground. That has true switch backs.
On the other hand I've seen puzzled discussions about a Mountain Directory warning on US191 north of Blanding UT.
New Mexico Highway 104: 110 Lovely, Lonely Miles
Sabinoso Wilderness, just NE of Trujillo
A blue highways photo essay
Loneliest road in NM "NM 104, though often disregarded, is a favorite route for knowing motorcyclists and geology junkies."
Video down Corazon Hill
