Coronado Trail Scenic Byway

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Route:

The Coronado Trail crosses the entire district serving as a major highway travelway between Springerville and Clifton. The most scenic stretch is between Alpine and Clifton. Total distance is 97* miles between Alpine and Clifton. Driving time is about 3 to 4 hours.

Features: Mountain meadows, stream, and forests Panoramic views at Blue Vista Point Historic Route Facilities: Lodging, gas, restaurants in Alpine Three forest camps along the roadside Lodging and food at Hannagan Meadows Lodge

Notes:

The Entire route is paved. Snow is not plowed from the road on weekends or at night in the winter. Be sure and gas up in Alpine. There are no service stations along this stretch of road.

Best season:

This is a good drive at any season of the year. It’s the only up-land road on the district kept open during the winter when it’s plowed between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm—weekdays only!

Attractions:

This road traverses the Alpine District along a high ridge where elevations range over 9,000 feet. While you're in the Hannagan area, stop and see the plaque embedded in a roadside boulder at the dedication of the road at its completion in 1926. It’s about a hundred yards south of the Hannagan Lodge.

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