parker AZ to Cottonwood... best route for big rig?
Hoping for good weather in late feb. to visit Sedona/cottonwood area. Any suggestions to get there from Parker AZ area? We'd like to avoid Phoenix if possible..
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With a big rig the best route from Parker is Hwy 72 through Bouse to Hwy 60. East on Hwy 60 to 71 to Congress. (From Wickenburg you could also stay on Hwy 60 into town and pick up Hwy 74 east to I-17 at Cave Creek, bypassing the greater Phoenix area.) Or...continuing from Congress, take Hwy 89 to Kirkland Jct. (no further on 89 because it gets steep and curvy), and pick up Skull Valley Rd which is west of Hwy 89. Skull Valley Rd. will take you into Prescott. From Prescott Hwy 89A into Clarkdale/Cottonwood is not for big rigs - narrow, steep, curves. Instead, take 169 over to I-17 and then exit at Camp Verde west to Cottonwood. It's a beautiful drive and good roads for big rigs. Have fun!
