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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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mileshuff
Explorer
Mar 23, 2020
Ellsworth to Bush Highway to 87. Turn at Clints well onto state route 3 (Lake Mary Rd) to Flagstaff.

There is an 11 mile grade heading into Payson. It is 4 lane, divided. From Payson to Pine/Strawberry there are a few shorter grades but aren't bad. After that it's fairly flat to Flagstaff. Very scenic drive.

Check weather. Snow is forecast today and later in the week. During day time hours it probably will be to warm to stick on the roads.

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