Trip from Flagstaff to Hurricane, UT.
What is the best route to take from Flagstaff, AZ to Hurricane Utah and then on to Heber City in our Class A motor home and pulling an SUV? Are the grades really steep? Should we go via Las Vegas?
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- Getting over to I-15 through Virgin River Gorge is way out of the way. This is shorter and a lot more scenic:
Flagstaff to Hurricane, Utah: take 89 north out of Flagstaff and you can go two ways from there 1) 89A to Jacob Lake, yes, a steep climb but many RVers do it, including us with a 40' motorhome towing the Jeep. This takes you to Jacob Lake and from there, if you wish, you can visit Grand Canyon North Rim - a easy drive on 64 south. Or, from Jacob Lake continue to Fredonia, AZ and pick up 389 west toward Colorado City. At the Utah border it becomes 59. Continue west and it runs into Hwy 9 at Hurricane. From Fredonia it's a very scenic easy drive.
2) Take 89 north out of Flagstaff and continue on it to Page, AZ and west to Kanab, Utah. Head back a short distance into Arizona to Fredonia, AZ and take 389 west as described above. This is easier than 89A into Jacob Lake. kingcandy wrote:
I would go through Lee's Ferry and visit North Rim. Getting there is half the fun!
The OP won't appreciate the climb up to Jacob Lake, and those stuck behind him will enjoy it even less. Going up I-15 is better road but the Virgin River Gorge is still a long steep climb.
:C- I would go through Lee's Ferry and visit North Rim. Getting there is half the fun!
