Bill Williams Mountain Road Scenic Drive takes you right to the top of the mountain. It is a good trip to take in the fall when the leaves are changing. Once on top, you have excellent views of the San Francisco Peaks, the Prescott/Chino Valley areas, and the Grand Canyon to the north. This road is closed in winter.
The Basics
Location:
South of Williams, Arizona in the Kaibab National Forest
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Maintained Dirt or Gravel
Vehicle:
High Clearance Vehicle
Length:
12 mile round trip
Time to Allow:
1 hour
Season:
Spring - Fall
Some More Things to Know
To get there:
Take County Road 73 (Fourth Street) from Williams south to FR 111 and turn right. Note, this road is different from the Bill Williams Loop Road FS 108