Route 89A Sedona to Flagstaff

Desert Captain

We just left Camp Verde this morning heading south to Tucson. No problem for us, but I-17 does have signs saying 18 mile grade at 6% coming down from Flagstaff.

89A north out of Sedona was still closed on Sunday due to the forest fire. Not sure when it will be reopened. I would NOT try that route heading north due to sharp curves, switch backs, steep grades, etc. I agree with you that I-17 is the way to go.

What is wrong with your 3/4 ton truck? I-17 is a 6% grade that is nowhere near 18 miles long, two lanes with shoulder both directions. You do not want to try 89A which is a twisting, windy two lane with very sharp switchbacks. You can't get from Sedona to Flagstaff without doing the climb so why not do it the
safe way on I-17?
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89A would be a hard climb with a RV. We drove it going down and it had some sharp switchbacks and was steep. We were driving a 35ft MH and pulling a Wrangler. I would not choose to do it again.

Thank you for all the replies.

Dw and I did some more internet research.

It looks lie I17 is my only way. 89 limits the size to 50 feet. With truck and trailer, I am about 52 feet.

Use this website for Arizona road conditions.www.az511.gov

Click on statewide map.

I don't think you would want to try that with a trailer... Several sharp loop backs and a bunch of long grades.

The road closure got delayed by the big fire they just had there. They was suppose to start working on the road again last week I think...

Check on GOOGLE on the status..

Roy Ken

89A , Oak Creek Canyon May be closed for road repairs.