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teeznu
Explorer
Mar 22, 2020

Leaving out of Gold Canyon, Which way to Flagstaff?

So, the question is I-17 or State Road 87 to Flagstaff. Here's the particulars. NOT IN ANY BIG HURRY. We've been up I-17 in previous years. There's a long upward pull that I watch the fuel gauge dr...
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BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 22, 2020
Been a number of years since I been there, and not in the RV, but 87 is about the same distance and certainly more scenic. But as I remember lots of winding curves and ups and downs and narrow two lane with little if any shoulders. Ultimately you still have to climb the same total in elevation. But I think due to ups and downs there will be more total up hill towing and more fuel usage.

Take a look at google maps street view to get an idea of the highway.

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