2gypsies wrote:
Alternatively, drive the same as above but when you take 89 to the detour you'll instead pick up 89A to Jacob Lake, AZ and Kanab, Utah. Then you'll pick up 89 north again to Hwy 12. This bypasses Page, AZ. This route is 276 miles but you'll have a very steep climb with switchbacks on 89A just before Jacob Lake. We've done it often with our motorhome but just wanted to alert you.
This is the route we've taken. You're right about the climb up to Jacob Lake but it's doable even towing. We've done it in one day, easy.