This Remote Portion Of Route 66 In Arizona Will Take You to A Living Ghost Town
By Monica Spencer|Published March 24, 2018
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
If you’re hoping to head out on a relaxing, scenic drive through Arizona, then you’re in luck because Arizona is home to dozens such roads. You can find some that have pretty views and gentle curves while others may be a little bit unnerving with more than 460 curves! Let’s take a look at another road that is actually a part of Route 66 and will take you to one cool little town.
The sights, sounds, and flavors of America come alive on this old highway and bring you closer to the country's small town living. Some sections have been re-routed into Interstate 40 but others exist in their original form.
That's what you'll find at Sitgreaves Pass, a particularly curvy section of Route 66 that leads you from Kingman to Oatman.
There are a few pull-offs where you can stop to catch your breath (those turns can be a doozy and some sections of the road could use repair) or enjoy the views.
You can find the route from Kingman to Oatman on this Google Maps link, which will also show you just how curvy the road is! The town’s attractions are open daily during daylight hours and you can find details about upcoming events on the town’s website, here.