You could enter the coordinates in Google map and print the directions.
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You could enter the coordinates in Google map and print the directions.
Hmmm, might be able to dig them up, I’ll see. Might be better to plug the coordinates into google maps though.
Ok will try that. Thanks buds
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I have added the maps to the first post. The camping spot for 2019 is a little farther down (east) on 231. I marked the approximate location with a red circle.
The easiest way to get to the camping spot is I-17 to the 89A (which is the Flagstaff airport exit). Take the 89A south (toward Sedona) and about 7.8 miles you will come across Forrest Road 535 on your right. Turn onto 535 and then follow the maps.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Much appreciated Brice. Looking forward to this. Tom
murf
Lifer
I will add that getting through the traffic in Sedona on a Saturday can be painfully s-l-o-w. Im going to try going up to Flagg then coming back down 89A. It might be a few more miles but Im thinking it will quicker to the turn off? Anyone with thoughts/experience on that?
It’s a little unpredictable. If you get to Sedona before 10 AM should be no problem.
Aside from being shorter, the drive up the canyon is really beautiful, but I can appreciate wanting to avoid a big Sedona back up because those really suck.
Aside from being shorter, the drive up the canyon is really beautiful, but I can appreciate wanting to avoid a big Sedona back up because those really suck.
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Since you have driven Oak Creek Canyon before I would go the route up to Flagstaff. Even without traffic the speed limit thru the canyon is much slower. It would be nice if there was a road like FS 300 between 87 and 260 that ran from Fox Ranch road over the 89A just before the switchbacks. I'll be coming up Lake Mary road like I did last year. There is a all weather road from Mormon Lake to Minds Park but really don't gain anything. Towing a trailer last year with my under powered FJ62 I cut over to 231 just north of Fort Tuthill which on the west side of I-17 at the airport exit. More dirt road but avoided the climb off 89A further south. Eric you driving the 40 or 80 this year. I determined I will not drive my 40. I possibly might tow it depending if there will be other 40s. I know there was one rough section getting into the campsite off 231. Can't remember the new campsite. Might tow the 40 behind the Sequoia. It is bone stock but 4WD.
A route from I-17 that avoids both Sedona and Flagstaff:
Exit I-17 at Kachina Village
West on 237 West to 89A
South on 89A to 535
West on 535 to 536
West on 536 to 231
South on 231 to camp
This route from 535 onward is shown on the .pdf posted in page one of this thread.
Exit I-17 at Kachina Village
West on 237 West to 89A
South on 89A to 535
West on 535 to 536
West on 536 to 231
South on 231 to camp
This route from 535 onward is shown on the .pdf posted in page one of this thread.
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Living in the Past
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A route from I-17 that avoids both Sedona and Flagstaff:
Exit I-17 at Kachina Village
West on 237 West to 89A
South on 89A to 535
West on 535 to 536
West on 536 to 231
South on 231 to camp
This route from 535 onward is shown on the .pdf posted in page one of this thread.
Never been on 237 by Kachina Village. Is it north or south of the exit. Depending on condition of 237 not sure it would save any time over the airport exit which is only a couple miles further and still south of Flagstaff. Isn't until I-17 ends and becomes Milton does traffic become a nightmare. If I wanted to pick up anything in Flagstaff like gas would exit at Lake Mary road. Go under the freeway then turn north. Not sure the name of the road but just before the shopping center with Walmart turn left in front of it. It will take you to old route 66 west of town. There is a Maverick gas station which is before Woody Mountain road which turns in to 231. Woody Mountain road is a left turn. This route avoids Milton. Would have to search but can take a side road and cut down to Safeway and back up. We are in Flagstaff a couple times a month and avoid Milton and from where it turns into historic route 66 to the mall.
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Exit, fo west, then go immediately south. You can see it on Google Maps.
I don't know if it saves any time but I'd guess it saves a little time, but that's sort of besides the point: It's a nice dirt route through nice woods that avoids going into town, for those interested. There's a mini mart and gas station at the exit.
Yes, I've done that route. It's probably about the same amount of time, but definitely a more interesting drive.
murf
Lifer
I was eyeballing the 237 cut through and believe we exited that way one year on a previous casner run. Believe ill take the 80 on that route and see how that is. Might be my new short cut...? The sedona way is awesome but looking for a change up.
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Just received this update from the Forest Service.
"As for the Whiskey fire, there are no closures, just take your time coming up those roads, 231, 538, and the side roads as this area has now gotten fire really on both sides of these main roads….Thanks for your communication and look forward to hearing how it all went!! The upper gate is starting to sag bad, so you will need a couple people to open and close (we are working on that
)"
I think he meant to say is be careful on the road as there is fire damage on all sides.
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"As for the Whiskey fire, there are no closures, just take your time coming up those roads, 231, 538, and the side roads as this area has now gotten fire really on both sides of these main roads….Thanks for your communication and look forward to hearing how it all went!! The upper gate is starting to sag bad, so you will need a couple people to open and close (we are working on that
)"I think he meant to say is be careful on the road as there is fire damage on all sides.
Once week away!
I'm shooting for driving up Friday afternoon.
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@brices123 and @Saddletramp what time and route are you planning for Friday?
For the benefit of others, I am going to withdraw my spot. I'm not seeing my workload allowing me to get the weekend off next week. I'm sad that I won't be able to join, but looking forward to seeing everyone's photos!
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Saddletramp
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Think I'll be heading up Sat AM as well but this sounds too early
How do I dislike this post.....Abigail was always in for two nights camping. I guess one night is better than none
How do I dislike this post.....Abigail was always in for two nights camping. I guess one night is better than none
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Well I'm kinda on the fence, I have to cancel some plans to come up Friday, and I may yet.
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