Coronado Trail Scenic Byway
A winding 123-mile mountain road through Arizona's White Mountains, with elk and forest views.
- Distance
- 123 miles
- Driving
- 5 hours
- Take
- 2 days
- Route
- Springerville to Clifton
US 191 runs from Springerville south through forests to Clifton, dropping from conifers to desert. It has hundreds of curves and almost no services, but the scenery is excellent. It suits motorcyclists and drivers who want a real back road.
The stops
Start
Springerville
Town
Springerville
Start town in the White Mountains
Town · Overnight
Alpine
Small town with stores and cabins
Camp
Hannagan Meadow
Meadow lodge and campground
Viewpoint
Blue Vista Overlook
Wide forest view
Viewpoint
Morenci copper mine overlook
Large open-pit mine near the road
Town
Clifton
Old mining town at the end
Finish
Clifton
Where to stay
Night 1
Alpine
Alpine Divide campground · Alpine cabins
- When to go
- May-Oct; snow possible from November
- On the road
- Not suited to long trailers. Fuel is available at Alpine and Clifton only. The Morenci mine area has restricted views.
Take the trip with you
Roadtrip finds the cheapest fuel on the way, warns you about tolls and cameras, and splits the cost with everyone in the car.
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