Pigeon Spring Road
Usa, north-america
2.3 km
1.75 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Pigeon Spring Road in Gila County, Arizona, is calling your name. This isn't your average Sunday drive; it's a 1.4-mile gravelly climb that'll get your heart pumping. You'll top out at around 5,740 feet, so be ready for some killer views. Word to the wise: this area can get snowy at the higher elevations after winter storms, while the lower sections can be scorchers in the summertime. Get ready for a ride!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 2.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 1.75 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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