[Az-Geocaching] Best Route

[Lisa G.]

I have never driven the Show Low route, so I can't speak to it. I will 
say that I can't imagine taking the interstate through Flagstaff because 
of how far west it takes you out of the way, and because I don't find 
I17 south from Flagstaff to be much different from 87 south from 
Payson.  I just drove the 87 route up and back on Tuesday and was 
thinking that it reminded me of the 17 route from Flag (terrain-wise).  
Both I17 and 87 are well maintained, 4 lane highways.  87 does have a 
minor disadvantage of a few lights as you get into town before you can 
hit a freeway, but for the distance saved, I think it's well worth it.

I will concede that I'm comparing the Payson/Mesa stretch with the 
Flagstaff/Phoenix stretch only.  The route you take to get to Payson 
(260, I presume?) vs. taking I40 west to Flagstaff might make the 
interstate route worth it, I don't know.  I'm also weird because I 
actually prefer more difficult driving when I'm tired...I enjoy driving 
fun/challenging roads and it gives me something to do/think about.  
Driving easy, straight roads when I'm tired is murder for me, as that's 
when I really have to fight drifting off.  I'm also usually driving a 
passenger vehicle; I might feel differently if I were pulling a trailer 
or driving a large motor home.

-Lisa

Richard Daines wrote:
> Well we made the drive from Amarillo to Apache Junction through Show 
> Low and Globe.  To be honest, while to was a beautiful drive I was 
> pretty wiped out when we started down out of Show Low and i really 
> couldn't enjoy the views.  It's probably not the best route when 
> tired.  I'm wondering if the Payson route is as rough (up, down, twist 
> turn....)  Taking the Interstate to Flagstaff and then down is seeming 
> more realistic but I'm still exploring advice here.
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