Take a scenic drive from Flagstaff to Valle, Arizona along U.S. Route 180. Explore the San Francisco Peaks, Kaibab National Forest, and volcanic landmarks on this 49-mile route to the Grand Canyon.
🏜️ Desert
Experience the stark beauty of arid landscapes with Desert-tagged routes, from sunbaked highways to remote desert crossings.
The 🏜️ Desert tag marks routes that traverse arid landscapes, dry basins, and sunbaked terrain typical of the American Southwest and similar regions. These drives are often defined by sparse vegetation, rugged rock formations, and expansive, unbroken horizons under intense sunlight.
Desert-tagged segments offer a unique visual experience—shifting sands, red rock mesas, or salt flats depending on the location. They can be starkly beautiful but also challenging due to heat, limited shade, and fewer services along the way.
Routes Tagged: 🏜️ Desert
Meteor Crater Road: Arizona
Take a short but powerful detour off I-40 in Arizona as we follow Meteor Crater Road to one of Earth’s best-preserved meteorite impact sites. This 6-mile route through the high desert offers cosmic history, sweeping views, and a front-row seat to an extraterrestrial c…
New Mexico Road 122 – Historic Route 66: Thoreau to the Continental Divide – New Mexico
Travel 5 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Thoreau, New Mexico, to the Continental Divide. Experience a short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road through the Navajo Nation, climbing to a historic milestone where east meets west.
New Mexico Road 122 – Historic Route 66: Prewitt to Thoreau – New Mexico
Experience a quiet 10-mile journey along Historic Route 66 from Prewitt to Thoreau, New Mexico, where high desert scenery, roadside relics, and timeless history create a peaceful Southwest drive.