Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
White Mountain Scenic Byway runs through the White Mountains providing great views of the area. It runs from the town of Alpine on Forest Road (FR) 249 to Big Lake and then proceeds on Hwy 273 past the Sunrise Ski Area to Hwy 260.
Details
Location:
In the White Mountains in eastern Arizona
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Maintained Dirt or Gravel
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
40 miles oneway
Time:
1-2 hours
Main Roads:
AZ-273 N
Season:
Spring - Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Alpine is on Hwy 191 on the eastern edge of Arizona south of Springerville - Eagar.
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