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2gypsies1
Nov 23, 2014Explorer III
First, monitor the weather along I-40 from Albuquerque.
We've done this many times and highly recommended taking I-17 south to Hwy 74, Exit 223 just north of Phoenix.
Take 74 west toward Wickenburg and pick up Hwy 60 west which will take you to I-10 near Ehrenberg. It has minimal traffic, is a good two-lane road and is very scenic. There are no mountains or steep, curvy roads. Plus, you won't get into the Phoenix traffic.
Have a good trip!
We've done this many times and highly recommended taking I-17 south to Hwy 74, Exit 223 just north of Phoenix.
Take 74 west toward Wickenburg and pick up Hwy 60 west which will take you to I-10 near Ehrenberg. It has minimal traffic, is a good two-lane road and is very scenic. There are no mountains or steep, curvy roads. Plus, you won't get into the Phoenix traffic.
Have a good trip!
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