Oatman Highway in Arizona: winding, with hairpin turns and scenic views
Usa, north-america
77 km
1,096 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, road trip enthusiasts, listen up! If you're cruising through Mohave County, Arizona, and fancy a drive that'll get your heart pumping, then the Oatman Highway is calling your name!
This stretch of Historic U.S. 66 W isn't your average Sunday drive. Think fully paved but seriously narrow roads, hairpin turns galore, and some seriously steep climbs. You'll hit the peak at Sitgreaves Pass, a cool 3,595 feet above sea level.
Tucked away in the northwest corner of Arizona, south of Kingman, this road hugs the mountainside near the summit. We're talking zero shoulder, minimal guardrails, and serious exposure. Not a fan of heights? Maybe grab a passenger seat for this one!
But oh, the views! They are absolutely worth the white knuckles. Expect varied and spectacular scenery, plus the bonus of light traffic and plenty of pull-offs to snag that perfect photo. Seriously, don't try to snap pics while you're driving! The Old West vibe is strong here, so strong in fact that it has served as a set for several Western movies.
Clocking in at 48 miles, this baby winds from McConnico, Arizona, near Highway 95, all the way towards the California border, near Catfish Paradise. Get ready for an unforgettable ride!
Where is it?
Oatman Highway in Arizona: winding, with hairpin turns and scenic views is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 42.1884, -96.6153
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 77 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,096 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.1884, -96.6153
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