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Some interesting rocks as we continue back to the desert. This road was called Desert to the...

Some interesting rocks as we continue back to the desert. This road was called Desert to the Big Pines Highway ... a pretty grandiose name for something barely paved. State Road 288. They mainly show the paved parts at http://www.aaroads.com/guide.php?page=s0288az

Location
Arizona → Rim Country
Photographer
Margaret Hovell
Date taken

Comments

  • It is my theory that the state paved the more difficult parts so that trucks could go to Young in all weather. The highway once went the whole 72 miles - but they discontinued the road beyond Young - and it became a Forest Service road. It is really strange to be bumping along a dirt road and suddenly find yourself on a fully paved - well maintained - wide road - with stripes. Then in a few miles go back to hard pack.

    — Peter Hovell