Chameleon Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 On May 11th and 12th I am going to go run the Devil's Highway. If you are not familiar with this road, it is the old US 666 (now Highway 191) also known as the "Coronado Trail." It runs between Alpine and Clifton, and is about 90 miles of some of the most technical driving available in this state. This is NOT a high-speed drive, but if you enjoy twisty two-lanes, off-camber corners and spectacular scenery, this is a great road. I am leaving mid-morning on the 11th and driving to Springerville/Eagar for the night. The 12th I'll run the highway, and hope to make it home that night. This is about a 600 mile trip, split 250/350 between the two days. The route is a loop, Phoenix/Payson/Heber/Show Low/Springerville/Alpine/Clifton/Safford/Phoenix. Anyone who wants to join me is welcome to come along; post up here if you're interested. PHOENIX MEET POINT/TIME: Chevron station, southeast corner of Beeline (Hwy 87) and Ft. McDowell Road. This is the second traffic light north of the intersection of Beeline and Shea Blvd (approximately 2 miles). Turn right off Beeline, and an immediate right into the Chevron. Drive through the fuel islands, and bear left into the parking lot on the side of the building. Food, drinks, fuel, restrooms available. 9:30 meetup for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure. PRESCOTT FOLKS MEETUP POINT/TIME: Meet in Payson. Parking lot, southeast corner of Hwy 87 and Hwy 260, south side of McDonalds. 11:00ish meet time for an 11:30ish departure. We'll figure out what's for lunch and when, once we are all together in Payson. If you have suggestions, bring them! If anyone wants to exchange cell numbers, please PM me. IN: Chameleon jack52r Jon coconut girl (2-4?) MAYBE: GarAB13 VenomOnWheels Marco & L8RDAYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We've always talked about doing this run, but no one ever set a date until now... can I offer a couple of suggestions? Stay at Honda casino south of Pinetop/Lakeside, way better hotel and it's up in the pines instead of out on the flats where Springerville is. The drive from Honda to Springerville is beautiful too... Go the other way, longer trip up to the motel for a good nights sleep and uphill might be more fun with less brake wear. We may be in, let me talk the boss into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 We've always talked about doing this run, but no one ever set a date until now... can I offer a couple of suggestions? Stay at Honda casino south of Pinetop/Lakeside, way better hotel and it's up in the pines instead of out on the flats where Springerville is. The drive from Honda to Springerville is beautiful too... Go the other way, longer trip up to the motel for a good nights sleep and uphill might be more fun with less brake wear. We may be in, let me talk the boss into it! When I first started thinking about this, my original thought was to stop at the Casino for the night, but that location was not the best for the drive itself. Stopping for the night in Pinetop/Lakeside makes the trip too lopsided for distance going down the hill. I decided against going up the hill, because going uphill means either: 1) Driving the twisties at the end of a driving day (already driving 5+ hours before you even get there), which I don't want to do; OR 2) Staying overnight at the south end, to head out in the morning. But, that means staying in Clifton/Morenci. NOT nice places to spend the night. . .YUCK! I'm staying at the Best Western in Eager on the 27th. http://bestwesternarizona.com/hotels/best-western-sunrise-inn I hope you and the boss can make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Me and a group of the Z06 clique usually make this run as well at the end of April.....leaving Phoenix and going UP the hill thru Morenci/Clifton, then bedding down in Greer for the night. Once we get our plan down for our trip, I can let you know and if you get no takers on your event, you can come join us We definetly don't take 5 hours to reach Moreci......think something like our ride home from lunch at the Yard House a couple weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I could be in. Maybe. I'd need to call the lodge at Hannagan Meadow and ADOT to verify the road is free of snow and dry from runoff before I'd leave Phoenix. April is kinda early to avoid bad weather at that elevation. 2 years ago I went uphill in July. Stayed in Safford (lots better than Morenci/Clifton) the first night, but it gave us extra time to eat lunch and goof around in Globe/Miami and again in Safford before dinner. The only issue was the occasional overheating due to no tranny cooler with my 3200 stall converter. Going downhill will obviously be hard on brakes, but really great on gas mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarAB13 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 HMM let me talk with the hubby and see, this sounds like a nice run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've made part of this run a couple times...years ago...on bikes. We did all 600+ miles in one day though. It was a blast. I'd like to do it, but I'm not up for an over nighter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 I've made part of this run a couple times...years ago...on bikes. We did all 600+ miles in one day though. It was a blast. I'd like to do it, but I'm not up for an over nighter though. I've done this run twice on a bike, once each direction. This will be my first time in a car. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Desertdawg Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Well that eliminates us, we have a graduation to attend on that friday in Flagstaff, then we take off on a trip on Monday. Sorry Donna, maybe next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Well that eliminates us, we have a graduation to attend on that friday in Flagstaff, then we take off on a trip on Monday. Sorry Donna, maybe next time... If your trip is on a ship, I've heard that it's a good idea to arrive a little early to avoid missing the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 shhhhhhhhh... don't jinx it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTABurnout Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Love this drive. It was a blast with the Z06 guys two years ago. I want to do it again but the stupid Evo is a E85 car ans changing everything is just not in my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenomOnWheels Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I might make that run with you if I don't go racing at INDE. I've done it several times by motorcycle, once in a Cobra, and the last time in the Viper with the Velocity Vettes group. I like to stay at Hannagan Meadow south of Alpine. On the last trip we stayed an extra night and took a loop cruise the second day down 666, east on AZ78 into New Mexico, north on US-180 to Luna, and west back to Alpine. Beautiful scenery and endlessly challenging switchbacks. I'm anxious to get back and visit my wolves and see how the area is recovering from the fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z51FITR Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 What are the dates for this run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 What are the dates for this run? Title of thread and first post says May 11/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z51FITR Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thread #9 above says "Dates changed" but doesn't list any new dates:yeah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thread #9 above says "Dates changed" but doesn't list any new dates:yeah: If you read all the posts prior to #9 (and decipher it) you'll see the original dates were April 27, 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Modified to eliminate confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z51FITR Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks for the clarification. I've been debugging code all day and my brain couldn't handle any more:banghead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittmd1 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hello all, new memeber here. My wife and I will be moving into our new home on 4/17 and hope we get our new GS by the end of April. We were talking about doing this route before we saw the topic in here. Do allow interlopers go go along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driving Hope Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Definitely want to go! If I can’t get my c5 workin, I have my V as back up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hello all, new memeber here. My wife and I will be moving into our new home on 4/17 and hope we get our new GS by the end of April. We were talking about doing this route before we saw the topic in here. Do allow interlopers go go along? You just joined ACE, you're a new member not an interloper and you are welcome on this run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut girl Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Aloha Donna My brother and I and maybe couple of other cars are interested in going. 2-4 cars total. We are thinking about staying at Hanagan's Meadow Lodge Friday (May 11) and Saturday (May 12) night. We have stayed up there the last two times we went up there to drive Devil's Highway and had a blast. I would be interested in comparing your room rates at the location you picked. We all live up in Prescott so maybe we can meet you in Payson if that's the way you are going on the way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi Pam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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