Coronado Trail Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees along the road itself, but some campgrounds charge fees.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities The byway can be traveled by bicycle, though riders will probably prefer the long descents of the southbound route to the 6000'... [more]
	Camping Developed campgrounds along the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway include Alpine Divide, Luna Lake, Hannagan, KP Cienega, Upper Juan Miller,... [more]		Food Restaurants and grocery/general stores are available in Springerville, Eagar, Alpine, Hannagan Meadow, Morenci, and Clifton.
	Gasoline Fuel is available in Springerville, Eagar, Alpine, Hannagan Meadow, Morenci, and Clifton. There are no fuel or food stops though... [more]		Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
	Lodging From motels and rustic cabins to the historic Hannagan Meadow Lodge, lodging along the byway is available in Springerville, Eagar, Lapine, Hannagan Meadow, Morenci, and Clifton.		Phone Public phones are available along this byway.
	Restrooms Restroom facilities are within 30 miles of each other (or no more than 1 hours drive time) while traveling from Morenci to Hannagan Meadow.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

In some parts of the road, drivers may not travel at more than 10 to 15 miles an hour. The road is steep and winding, and many sharp curves lack guardrails.

With the road primarily going through mountain ranges and passes, and reaching elevations as high as 9,148 feet, travel at night and weekends during winter storms is ill advised but not prohibited. Plows are stationed near each end of the Coronado Trail for seasonal snow storms and the occasional rock slide.

The majority of the Coronado Trail Byway is open range (no fences). Big Horn sheep, mule deer, white-tail deer, elk, javelina, cattle, the occasional bobcat, black bear, wolf and mountain lion may be seen along or crossing the highway. Motorists traveling the higher speed sections should use caution.

Restrictions

This road is not recommended for vehicles towing a trailer or for RVs over 40 feet long. In fact, at one point you will encounter a turning area and a sign requiring vehicles over 40 feet to turn back. The road beyond that point is twisty and full of dips which may catch your trailer hitch. Many switchbacks are a full 180 degrees.

The road is passable during winter, but snow may not be plowed at nights or on weekends. Occasional road closures due to snow are possible.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Fall leaves and spring wildflowers make those seasons the best times to drive the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway.

High Season

The average daily travel for the heart of the byway is less than 100 cars per day although fall color and hunting season visits increase fourfold.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Coronado Trail Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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