Travel This Remote Portion Of Route 66 To Oatman Arizona

If you’re hoping to head out on a relaxing, scenic drive through Arizona, then you’re in luck because Arizona is home to dozens such roads. You can find some that have pretty views and gentle curves while others may be a little bit unnerving with more than 460 curves! Let’s take a look at another road that is actually a part of Route 66 and will take you to one cool little town.

Who doesn’t enjoy a drive on Route 66?

Vicente Villamón/Flickr The sights, sounds, and flavors of America come alive on this old highway and bring you closer to the country’s small town living. Some sections have been re-routed into Interstate 40 but others exist in their original form.

That’s what you’ll find at Sitgreaves Pass, a particularly curvy section of Route 66 that leads you from Kingman to Oatman.

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And, boy, is it curvy and narrow! This does, however, make for a thrilling ride.

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After leaving Kingman, you’ll pass by Cool Springs Station, a former gas station turned Route 66 museum.

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Shortly after Cool Springs, it’s onto the winding road! Take the time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and rugged landscape of the Mojave Desert.

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There are a few pull-offs where you can stop to catch your breath (those turns can be a doozy and some sections of the road could use repair) or enjoy the views.

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Eventually, after some steep driving and hairpin turns, you’ll come up to Oatman, a living ghost town with roots in mining.

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You can read more about what to do in one of our previous articles here.

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You can find the route from Kingman to Oatman on this Google Maps link, which will also show you just how curvy the road is! The town’s attractions are open daily during daylight hours and you can find details about upcoming events on the town’s website, here.

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The sights, sounds, and flavors of America come alive on this old highway and bring you closer to the country’s small town living. Some sections have been re-routed into Interstate 40 but others exist in their original form.