89A & 89 Kanab UT to Flagstaff, AZ

[Cousin Ed]

Late in October we want to go from Kanab, UT down to I/40 at Flagstaff. On the map it doesn't look too bad, but we'd like the opinion of those who have traveled it. I don't mind some twists and up and downs, but I don't want a Bear Tooth type ride.

[twogypsies]

We've driven both way often. 89 to Page and down to Flagstaff is an easy drive but longer than the other route. You will come to a easy detour at Page.

89A - you will have an uphill to Jacob Lake and a curvy downhill just east of Jacob Lake. Both are short rides. This way, to us, is more scenic. Then 89A to Flagstaff is easy going.

[0369]

There's one grade on 89 between Page and the hwy 160 turn off to Tuba City but nothing too bad. There is a new piece of road near the "cut" do to a washout last year! Beautiful area.