Chain of Craters Back Country Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

To drive the byway, follow CR-42 for 36 miles.

To access the byway from the north, take I-40 through Grants, then take the San Rafael exit south. From there, take SR-53 for about 25 miles until you reach CR-42.

To access the byway from the south, turn south onto SR-117 from I-40, which is about 5 miles east of Grants. CR-42 begins about 35 miles from the SR-117 turnoff.