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US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« on: May 24, 2010, 07:57:54 PM »
US-191 is formerly known as US-666 and earned the name "Devil's Highway" for the obvious reason.  But also, many thought the road was cursed due to the high amount of fatalities.  I've driven through it twice and it truly shows off the Kappa's skill in twisties.

What I enjoy about this ~160 miles of road is that you get to see the versatility of Arizona.  If you start from the south, you begin in the desert that most everyone knows Arizona for.  As you head north, you head through Morenci, a historic strip mining town.  Be sure to pay attention to the road though; there are plenty of switchbacks through this stretch.  Past Morenci, you begin to climb in elevation and go through the Apache National Forest. 

The only beef I have with the road is that its a good 2-3 hours away from any sort of civilization.  However, if you're in the southwest, you definitely should hit it up.

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2010, 09:38:17 PM »
Had the pleasure of driving this last July. Well worth the trip!
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2010, 11:25:22 PM »
US-191 is formerly known as US-666 and earned the name "Devil's Highway" for the obvious reason.  But also, many thought the road was cursed due to the high amount of fatalities.  I've driven through it twice and it truly shows off the Kappa's skill in twisties.

What I enjoy about this ~160 miles of road is that you get to see the versatility of Arizona.  If you start from the south, you begin in the desert that most everyone knows Arizona for.  As you head north, you head through Morenci, a historic strip mining town.  Be sure to pay attention to the road though; there are plenty of switchbacks through this stretch.  Past Morenci, you begin to climb in elevation and go through the Apache National Forest.  

The only beef I have with the road is that its a good 2-3 hours away from any sort of civilization.  However, if you're in the southwest, you definitely should hit it up.

I can tell you hundreds of stories about US 191.  I and Carol raised our family in Douglas, Arizona located in the Southeast corner of the state of Arizona.  I had flown down to Douglas from Kansas City to interview for the position of Director of Financial Aids, and Bilingual Counselor at Cochise Community College in Douglas, Arizona.  That was after completing my Master of Arts Degree in Education at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.  The Dean of Student Services interviewed me and said he would get back in touch.  Well, he didn't immediately, so when I got back to Kansas City, I accepted the postion of YMCA Camp Director of a year round camp that was open 52 weeks of the year on a 200 acre camp site.  I ran that camp with all 10 cabins and also supervised the cooks who provided the great meals.  I loved that job, and especially in the summer when the swimming pool was in operation.  Actually, Carol and I lived right on the premises, in a nice house, even had an office in the back.  That was a blast.  Well, not quite a year later on June 14th, right in the middle of the summer sessions, got a phone call from the Dean of Student Services and said the position was open, did I still want it.  I accepted and that started a new chapter in our lives.  

We adopted our first son while at the YMCA Camp Sant-O-Sage, and after getting to Arizona, my wife got pregnant and our second son was born at Tucson Medical Center.

So, anything you want to know about Arizona, just ask.  Cochise Community College in Douglas, Arizona is part of the Community Colleges situated all over the state.  So as part of the Community College system I would travel to different sites around the state for Financial Aid Meetings.  Also, I had an office at Fort Huachuca, the Stratcom Intelligence Center for the US Army located just 30 miles up the road in Sierra Vista as the college offered courses there as well.  So, I traveled there on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the day.  

I know Arizona very well, both our sons grew up there.  End of story.  Thanks Joe for the map.
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2010, 12:14:55 AM »
GXPinKC,

Really?  A year round camp that was open 52 weeks a year?  How did that work?  :kwh:

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2010, 02:11:12 AM »


Take video of the run please!

I just think I might...only problem would be uploading it to a video site.  The file would be HUGE!!!

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2010, 08:28:18 AM »
GXPinKC,

Really?  A year round camp that was open 52 weeks a year?  How did that work?  :kwh:

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Well, just to play Devil's Advocate, a business can be open year round, close for a week for Christmas and New Years and only be open for 52 weeks. For that matter, a business could be open for one week each month and be open year round, i.e. NOT be seasonably open.

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2010, 09:34:22 PM »
GXPinKC,

Really?  A year round camp that was open 52 weeks a year?  How did that work?  :kwh:

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Young Mens Christian Association is very strong in the Kansas City area.  Indian Guides booked year round.  The camp sold itself.  It was not a problem booking.  Just loads of fun doing it.

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2010, 12:38:40 AM »
Well, just to play Devil's Advocate, a business can be open year round, close for a week for Christmas and New Years and only be open for 52 weeks. For that matter, a business could be open for one week each month and be open year round, i.e. NOT be seasonably open.

I return you to your pre-hijacked state. :D

Chemist,

Point taken.  I withdraw my previous chide. 

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2010, 03:30:26 AM »
Way back in 1996 my then girlfriend, took a picture of me holding a crucifix next to a highway sign for route 666.  :devil: It was just south of Moab, Utah, if memory serves me correctly. Which it rarely does.  :huh: Anyway, that photo was taken right before her head started spinning,  :censor: so my guess is that the crucifix didn't help much....   :idk:

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2010, 10:17:04 PM »
Chemist,

Point taken.  I withdraw my previous chide. 

GJ
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2010, 10:24:04 PM »
Way back in 1996 my then girlfriend, took a picture of me holding a crucifix next to a highway sign for route 666.  :devil: It was just south of Moab, Utah, if memory serves me correctly. Which it rarely does.  :huh: Anyway, that photo was taken right before her head started spinning,  :censor: so my guess is that the crucifix didn't help much....   :idk:
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2010, 06:21:45 AM »
You hadn't just stopped for lunch and had split pee soup did you?

Nawww, but she was a natural red head. Which I always thought explained allot of the bouncing bed episodes.  :devil: Looking back though...it was probably just just a bad :censor: mattress....   :o

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2010, 01:57:23 PM »
Nawww, but she was a natural red head. Which I always thought explained allot of the bouncing bed episodes.  :devil: Looking back though...it was probably just just a bad :censor: mattress....   :o

Now, we know where your last handle came from, deepwater805!  Uh, deepwater805 what does being a natural red head have to do with bouncing bed episodes?  I think you nailed it though with your bad :censor: mattress...   :kwh:  all that being said, with your experience, I would certainly come out with a treatsie, uh, a book which I know would end up being a best seller, since of course you are such an authority on the subject.   :ttiwwpic2:  :drool:
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2010, 06:47:59 PM »
Now, we know where your handle came from, deepwater805!  Uh, deepwater805 what does being a natural red head have to do with bouncing bed episodes?  I think you nailed it though with your bad :censor: mattress...   :kwh:  all that being said, with your experience, I would certainly come out with a treatsie, uh, a book which I know would end up being a best seller, since of course you are such an authority on the subject.   :ttiwwpic2:  :drool:
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2010, 07:57:44 PM »
Glad I'm not the only one confused.
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2010, 09:24:07 PM »
Glad I'm not the only one confused.

 :sorry: Ok, let me clarify: my reference about the bouncing bed was a loose connection to the scene from the Exorcist where the newly possessed Regan is on her bouncing bed screaming, "make it stop...!"  :devil: Sadly the tie in to my red headed ex-girlfriend was actually pretty close to the mark.... ;)
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2010, 01:21:53 AM »
Deep I got that part, it went along with the pea soup.  My confusion was with the post that followed yours.
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2010, 02:09:07 AM »
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2010, 03:27:23 AM »
Deep I got that part, it went along with the pea soup.  My confusion was with the post that followed yours.

Oh...I see...um...nevermind... :huh:

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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2014, 11:51:27 AM »
One of the very Best roads in America ! Preferred running is South to North.   They do not allow semi trucks on the road from Morenci to Alpine & has very good pavement. Nothing new is allowed to be built along this section (well over a 100 miles)  of pristine national forest.
The other great drives in AZ have to do with hwy 89 or 89A.
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2014, 12:26:13 PM »
Good pavement? No potholes? Oh to live somewhere where it's warm all the time and frost isn't an issue. Sounds like a fun road.    :thumbs:
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Re: US-191 - Devil's Highway in Arizona
« Reply #22 on: March 09, 2014, 06:00:12 PM »
It's really only open & warm enough for a couple of months during the summer to enjoy top down. There are a few bad spots but the main section has been repaved over the last few years. I think Morenci area is around >2000 ft while it is around 9000 ft on the upper end ! I am use to riding motorcycles there since the mid 70's so may be a bit rougher in the Sol, I'll know soon enough !
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