When traveling from California to Cool Springs you will be on the inside lane beside the mountains. I've heard the views are better coming from Oatman to Cool Springs from several of the locals there. I have driving the road 3 times always from Cool Springs towards California and was in awe of the views each time. You won't be disappointed, just make sure to have time so you can pull over and take pictures. Have a great drive and safe travels.

The view from Kingman in the morning is stunning. It also puts the sun behind you for better photo ops.

If you make your trip from Kingman and go over the pass, it means you are going to go through Oatman and you will want to stop there. However if you just pass through Oatman and go down to 95 business through Bullhead to 163 up 163 to to 95 and then through Searchlight and on to Vegas you are going to be rolling hard. If you have to catch a flight a 1pm then you have to be there by 11:30 or 12. Personally, I would just head back up 93 and save Oatman and the pass for a later trip.

I am unsure of where you are headed for in the Grand Canyon, but Oatman appears to be out of the way as Oatman is halfway between Kingman and the CA border. From the Grand Canyon you could head south toward I-40 and Williams, pick up Rte. 66 and head west. Rte. 66 will go through Kingman and the Oatman Highway signs will continue you on 66 and over the pass to Oatman. (The reverse of what I have written below.) As a separate trip, as there is plenty to do, head to Needles and you can take Rte. 66 across the top of AZ. A few suggestions of places to take in, that I have checked out a few times, are included. If you want a drive and a trip on 66 - what I did the last time was starting from Laughlin. Took 95 south (Topcock Dam Road) to Needles. From there I headed east on Boundary Cone Road (#153 on mapquest) which fed into Oatman-Topcock HIghway (Mapquest shows it as #10). It takes you through Oatman and then climbs up the mountain and over Sitgreaves Pass. (Cool Springs Station looked closed on my trip a year ago. Don't know if that was just bad timing on my part or if it is has closed.) Eventually, the road puts you into Kingman where there is a section of Rte. 66 with museums and shops. You can follow Rte. 66 through Kingman (Andy Devine Rd.) out toward the airport. Along the way there is a distillery where they make rum. The tour was short but the folks are friendly. After that is Hackberry which has an old general store that was part of the Rte. 66 history. Continue on 66 and you can take in the Grand Canyon Cavern tour in Peach Springs. Onward from there continue on Rte. 66, and you are in Seligman, then Ash Fork.You can then head south on 89 towards Prescott or continue east on Rte. 66/I-40 to Flagstaff.

The Answer is yes and no. From Seligman on Route 66 will take you to Kingman. Most people get on I40 to US 93 that goes to LV. Boulder City and the Hoover Dam are along 93. From Kingman, you could continue through town and out to Oatman on 66. The pass is between Kingman and Oatman. From Oatman, continue to Bullhead City, cross the bridge to Laughlin NV and take US 95 to Boulder City. 95 will drop you north of the Dam, but only a 15 minute ride. You'll have to exit the highway to drive on the Dam. Oatman will be a side trip of its own. Wild donkeys roam the street and are friendly to those with bags of food. 66 becomes a mountain pass of 100 years ago from an old stone gas station to Oatman. It's not just the pass, it's the entire road that is amazing. It's a dangerous road so be careful. The backside of the pass is covered with Cross at each opportunity point. If you read some of Steinbeck's book the Grapes of Wrath. .. it helps make the place speak the history of the Route.

Yes, it will be a long day. Take Hway 93 to Kingman, AZ. Visit the Route 66 Museum there. Follow the signs as you approach town. It's on the right. It will greatly enhance your ride over Sitgreaves Pass. The folks at the museum will tell you how to get to Route 66 from there. The pass is ok for cars, but slow going. Be sure to stop in Oatman and feed the burros. Just past Oatman, turn and go to Bullhead City, Then follow the signs to Hway 95 and back to Boulder City.

As of December 2016, the roadway is quite smooth and paved. Due to switchbacks, only short trailers are allowed.

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