Arizona
Apache Trail
Apache Trail is located in central Arizona, east of Phoenix. The byway begins in Apache Junction off US 60 and follows AZ 88 northeast to the community of Roosevelt on Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Apache Trail is 46 miles long and is usually open year-round. Portions are subject to closure due to heavy rain. The byway travels over dirt and paved roads with many sharp curves and an occasional narrow stretch. Vehicles pulling trailers are discouraged from traveling the section from Tortilla Flat to Roosevelt, especially over Fish Creek Hill.
Black Hills Back Country Byway
The Black Hills Back Country Byway is in southeast Arizona, east of Safford near the New Mexico border. Eastern access is south of Clifton off US 191 (milepost 160). The byway travels southwest back to US 191 (milepost 139) near US 70 and Safford.
Black Hills is a 21-mile drive along the Old Safford-Clifton Road, an unpaved, narrow, and winding road. The byway is generally open year-round although sections may become impassable during and after heavy rain. Travelers should not attempt to drive the byway if pulling a trailer or in an RV longer than 20 feet. Motorhomes and trailers can be left at parking areas located on each end of the byway.
Coronado Trail Scenic Byway
Coronado Trail is in east-central Arizona, northeast of Safford. The southern access is in Morenci. The byway parallels the Arizona-New Mexico border as it travels north to Springerville.
The 123-mile route follows US 180 and US 191, which are two-lane paved roads. Sharp curves and steep drop-offs exist along several sections of narrow road with no guardrails. The byway is not recommended for vehicles towing a trailer or RVs over 20 feet long. Temporary closure is possible during winter, otherwise the route is open year-round.
Historic Route 66
Historic Route 66 is located in western Arizona, just south of Kingman. The byway begins in McConnico off I-40 and travels southwest to Topock, returning to I-40.
The 48-mile drive follows a paved, two-lane road suitable for most vehicles. There are sharp curves along this route; it is not recommended for vehicles over 40 feet. The byway is usually passable all year.
Hualapai Mountains Back Country Byway
Hualapai Mountains Back Country Byway is located in western Arizona, near Kingman. The byway's northern access is at the corner of Stockton Hill Road and Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman. The byway can also be accessed from the south off I-40 near Yucca.
Kaibab Plateau - North Rim Parkway
The Kaibab Plateau - North Rim Parkway is in north-central Arizona about 35 miles south of the Utah/Arizona border. The northern access is in Jacob Lake off US Alternate 89, about 30 miles southeast of Fredonia. The byway travels south to North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park.
The 44-mile route follows AZ 67, a paved, two-lane road suitable for all vehicles. The road ends in North Rim; you'll need to retrace the route back to Jacob Lake. Due to heavy winter snow, the byway is usually closed from mid to late November through mid-May.
Parker Dam Road
Parker Dam Road is in southeast California and west-central Arizona on the banks of the Colorado River. On the California side, the byway travels between Earp and Parker Dam. Earp is on CA 62 about 50 miles north of Blythe. The Arizona side travels between Parker and Lake Havasu City. Lake Havasu City is approximately 60 miles south of Kingman.
The California side of the byway is the officially designated portion. As its name implies, the scenic drive follows Parker Dam Road, which is a two-lane paved road safe for travel by all types of vehicles. The Arizona side also follows a two-lane paved road, AZ 95. Both roads generally remain open year-round. Eleven miles of this 55-mile route is designated a Type I Back Country Byway.
Sky Island Scenic Byway
The Sky Island Scenic Byway is located in southern Arizona. The byway begins near the eastern city limits of Tucson and travels north to Summerhaven. Sky Island is reached from I-10 by following Grant Road east to the Catalina Highway.
Sky Island is 30 miles long and follows Catalina Highway through Coronado National Forest. Catalina Highway is also known as General Hitchcock Highway or Mount Lemmon Highway. The byway officially terminates near the village of Summerhaven. Catalina Highway is a two-lane paved road. It twists and turns as it climbs in elevation, with turns becoming more severe as elevation increases. The byway is usually open all year.
White Mountain Scenic Highway
White Mountain Scenic Highway is in east-central Arizona, approximately 170 miles east of Phoenix. The southwest access is in Whiteriver in Fort Apache Indian Reservation. From Whiteriver, the byway travels north to McNary and then east to the junction of US 180/191, north of Alpine.
The 123-mile scenic drive follows Arizona Highways 73, 260, 261, 273, and 373 and Forest Service Roads 87 and 249. This series of connecting roads follow a combination of two-lane paved and gravel-surfaced roads that are suitable for all vehicles. Arizona Highways 73 and 260 are usually open year-round. The remaining roads are subject to closure in the winter.