Phoenix to Holbrook via highway 60?
We're going to be going east on I 40 with a detour to Phoenix in February. I'm thinking of going Highway 60 thru Show Low and up to Petrified Forest. I'd like to avoid weather problems to get back t...
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mileshuff wrote:
60 is a decent road. A few somewhat sharp winding turns thru the salt river canyon but fine for any RV.
However, I greatly prefer 260 to 87 down to Phoenix instead of the 60. Better road in my opinion. Much of it is 4 lane especially 87 south of Payson. There is a long downhill grade heading into Payson from the north on 87. It is a good wide highway thats an easy drive.
Snow can be common along I-40, Show Low, Payson and in between. Have to watch the weather forecasts. On the bright side, roads tend to clear up quickly in AZ with 1 full day of sun following a storm.
X2 If you go 60 the odds are very high that you will get behind a VERY SLOW mover and be there for some time.
