Crown King Road

Total Miles
26.1

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Crown King Road
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Trail Overview

This is a rough and washboarded gravel road from IH-17 to Crown King via Bumble Bee Road Route. There are several sharp switchbacks and blind corners. Last several miles before Crown King are single-vehicle width. Please observe speed limit signs and proceed cautiously. Severe and inclement weather may affect the route drastically. Monitoring the conditions while in use is encouraged.

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Crown King Road
Crown King Road

Difficulty

This is a rural county road providing access to Crown King. It is rough and mostly unmaintained.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Julian Cazarez
Mar 09, 2025
2015 RAM 1500
Open
The weather was great for this last minute day trip from North Phoenix to Crown King. It was my first time to CK after living in AZ for 15 years I thought the road was going to be more sketchy than it actually was. All in all, a great ride. Hit 100K about 2 miles from the 17 on the way back.
James Zalaznik
Feb 03, 2025
2004 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Easy drive up. Gradual change from desert to forest. Fresh air
Aiden Ziegler
Jan 11, 2025
2001 Toyota 4Runner
Open
vary easily driven was fun
Bob Cusick
Dec 13, 2024
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty

Access Description

From IH-17 take Exit 248 towards Bumble Bee Road.

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