Trip from Monument Col to Grand Canyon AZ
I need to ask if anyone knows the roads Rt 25 to US Rt 160 to Grand Canyon? Is this a good road for a 5th wheel or are there challenges. Thanks for the help
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It's a gorgeous drive and popular with RVers. However, you will have Wolf Creek Pass just north of Pagosa Springs, CO. There are steep sections but it's a wide highway, multiple lanes. If you're confident in your braking techniques (downshift before you even start on the downhills - not in the midst) you shouldn't have any issues. It'll be over before you know it! :) Plan to stop for a night or two and relax in the immaculate Pagosa Springs hot springs - small pools of varying temperatures. We can spend 3-4 hours there just moving from pool to pool. Ahhh. The concrete pools overlook the river - very pleasant. Nice changing rooms, showers, lockers. Pack a small cooler & enjoy!
Don't forget Mesa Verde Nat'l Park in Cortez, CO at 160. When you get to Kayenta, AZ at 160 make a slight detour north on 163 and tour Monument Valley. Stay at Gouldings. Back on 160 to AZ 89 is easy. Then take 89 south a short distance to Hwy 64 and go west into Grand Canyon NP. Don't drive all the way into Flagstaff. 64 west is a very good highway into the park. At that intersection is Cameron Trading Post which has a gorgeous Indian gift shop and excellent restaurant. Try the Navajo tacos. Enjoy the trip! :) It's a favorite drive of ours.
Don't forget Mesa Verde Nat'l Park in Cortez, CO at 160. When you get to Kayenta, AZ at 160 make a slight detour north on 163 and tour Monument Valley. Stay at Gouldings. Back on 160 to AZ 89 is easy. Then take 89 south a short distance to Hwy 64 and go west into Grand Canyon NP. Don't drive all the way into Flagstaff. 64 west is a very good highway into the park. At that intersection is Cameron Trading Post which has a gorgeous Indian gift shop and excellent restaurant. Try the Navajo tacos. Enjoy the trip! :) It's a favorite drive of ours.
