Just North of
Flagstaff, off US-180, is the famous ski area, Arizona Snow Bowl, and its
spectacular chair lift. Of course there usually isn't any snow yet but a ride
on the lift is a great way to see the autumn colors. The Snow Bowl is on the
slopes of Humphrey's Peak which, at 12,663, is the highest peak in Arizona.
US-180 is also an
excellent scenic route for leaf-lookers. When you reach Highway 64 at Valle,
turn left onto it and follow it south to I-40 exit 165 at Williams.
Or, if you haven't
been to the Grand Canyon, yet, turn right and follow 180/64 North to the South
Rim of the canyon. If, on your return trip, you continue (now East) on 64, you
can stop at the Watchtower and Tusayan Ruin and Museum at Desert View. When
you reach Cameron turn right on US-89 which will take you back to Flagstaff.
Just off 89 (near Antelope Hills) is Indian Hwy 395 which takes you to Wupatki
National Monument and the Sinagua Indian ruins (suggestion: stop at the
interpretive center and prepared to be awed at the ingenuity of this ancient
civilization). If you continue on Hwy-395 it will bring you to Sunset
Crater Volcano National Monument and then reconnect with US-89. This is a
beautiful loop for leaf-watching as well as the opportunity to see some
interesting attractions.
There are many
interesting things in and around Flagstaff. For some suggestions, visit what-where.info.)
Most accommodations are 'booked
up' during the fall leaf viewing season. If you haven't made your hotel/motel reservations yet we
have included access to an on-line hotel reservation system for your convenience.
Hotel
reservations are available, usually at a discount,
in the following nearby communities:
- Flagstaff
Northern
Arizona's major metropolis; a good place to 'headquarter'
with excellent access to the favorite leaf-lookers spots.
- Williams
30
miles west ot Flagstaff of I-40 and at the Southern end of the
US-180 access road to Grand Canyon South Rim
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