Basics
- Location:
- Kaibab and Prescott National Forests south of Williams, Arizona
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Surface:
- Paved to Drake Road, Gravel therafter
- Suitable Vehicle:
- Passenger Car
- Length:
- 24 miles oneway
- Time:
- 1 hour
Description
In the fall, Perkinsville Road Scenic Drive is a good route to enjoy the changing colors of the area's aspen groves. It provides access to nice views of Bill Williams Mountain and wildlife can often be seen at Barney Flat, a large meadow located 5 miles south of Williams.
Nearby, turn right onto FR 108 and travel 2 miles to Coleman Lake. Approximately 12 miles south on CR 73, Vista Point offers excellent views of Mingus Mountain, the Bradshaw Mountains and the Verde Valley. From there, you can continue on to Jerome, a historic mining town, or you can turn right where the pavement ends and continue on to Drake and 89A (Prescott/Ash Fork).
It is 24 miles one way to the end of pavement. Add about 10 miles on dirt CR71 to Hwy 89A at Drake (south of Ashfork).
Details
Location:
Kaibab and Prescott National Forests south of Williams, Arizona
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Paved to Drake Road, Gravel therafter
Suitable Vehicle:
Passenger Car
Length:
24 miles oneway
Time:
1 hour
Main Roads:
Fire Rd 354
Additional Details:
To get there:
Head south out of Williams on 4th Street (CR 73) - the "south road" is the local name for this road.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Head south out of Williams on 4th Street (CR 73) - the "south road" is the local name for this road.
