Harquahala Mountain Back Country Byway
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  • Desert Adventures on the Harquahala Mountain Back Country Byway

    Desert Adventures on the Harquahala Mountain Back Country Byway

    Published on Dec 5, 2008

    A scenic ride 15-mile drive to the summit of southwestern Arizona’s Harquahala Mountains, the Harquahala Mountain Back Country Byway offers dramatic views and a challenging four-wheel-drive adventure. Those who love narrow, winding, and extremely steep roads with cliffs would find this road an adventure. Once you commit to the drive, there are few places to pull over or turn around, so prepare yourself for a ride worthy of your four-wheel-drive. Rocks and dirt debris often litter the road, and heavy thunderstorms may wash the road out completely, so inexperienced visitors may wish to enjoy the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the lower elevations.

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