| Now across the bridge, the next turn is
for the Diversion Dam recreation area, offering fishing.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 now travels around the edge
of Roosevelt Lake as it approaches Cherry Creek Road.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Everyone's favorite warning sign warns us
of curves and grades for the next 35 miles. Photo taken
February 10, 2008.
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| The majority of Arizona 288 is unpaved.
This warning sign informs us that the pavement is about
to end. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Continue north on Arizona 288 to reach Young,
or turn left on FS 60 to reach Salome Creek and Arizona
188. FS 60 paralells the shoreline of Roosevelt Lake.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| For the next 34 miles, Arizona 288 will
be an unpaved road. However, like many Arizona dirt roads,
there is often a cover of pavement, which will be seen
for the next several miles. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 leaves the Salt River behind
and starts to climb into the Sierra Ancha mountains. Photo
taken February 10, 2008.
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| Blind curves are the norm along this one
lane section of Arizona 288. Photo taken February 10,
2008.
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| Arizona 288 passes below Asbestos Point.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 passes through the headwaters
of Parker Creek. We are now entering the Sierra Ancha
range. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Blind hairpin turns are quite common on
Arizona 288. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| This short paved section seems to have been
recently paved. ADOT, however, classifies this road section
as dirt. Arizona 288 is winding around the side of Connor
Canyon here. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| As we climb further into the Sierra Ancha,
snow becomes visible on the side of the road. Photo taken
February 10, 2008.
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| Signs noting fire danger as being low are
not often seen in the mountains of Arizona. Photo taken
February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 now winds around the headwaters
of Rose Creek. Notice the thick forests protecting the
snowpack, and the muddy road. Photo taken February 10,
2008.
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| Arizona 288 sticks to Rose Creek Canyon
for a short distance, between the peaks of the Sierra
Ancha. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Just after crossing Workman Creek, there
is a turnoff for the Workman Creek recreation area and
Sierra Ancha Wilderness. At the time of this picture,
the road was covered by snow and impassable by vehicles.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 now climbs up Honey Creek Divide,
and begins a twisting descent of Honey Creek. Photo taken
February 10, 2008.
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| Honey Creek drains into Reynolds Creek,
which Arizona 288 is about to cross. This sign warns of
potential flash flooding in Reynolds Creek Canyon. Photo
taken February 10, 2008.
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| Distance sign to Young, 20 long miles ahead.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 now follows McFadden Creek in
a 1200 foot deep canyon. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Now returning to a dirt surface at Mile
288, we see another curve warning sign. Arizona 288 is
beginning a climb up the side of McFadden Creek. Photo
taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 turns east to follow a tributary
of McFadden Creek. Notice how wintry this photo appears,
despite air temperatures of 50 degrees when this photo
was taken. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 reaches it's maximum altitude
of 6349 feet and begins a gradual descent into Juniper
Flat. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 twists around the headwaters
of PB Creek, staying along the ridgeline. Photo taken
February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 now enters Squaw Mesa, staying
around the 6000 foot level. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 meets FS 486 here. Continue
north 8 miles to Young. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Warning sign for animals, next 5 miles.
Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| The town of Young sits inside Pleasant Valley. Before
descending into the valley, there is an overlook on the
side of the road featuring this marker. Photos taken February
10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 now descends above Fourmile
Canyon to enter Pleasant Valley. Photo taken February
10, 2008.
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| At mile 305, full pavement resumes. Photo
taken February 10, 2008.
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| Pleasant Valley lies at approximately 5200
feet in elevation. Arizona 288 follows land lines as it
crosses the valley. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| In the background of this photo is the one
gas station in Young, next to the Valley Bar. Photo taken
February 10, 2008.
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| Arizona 288 meets FS 54 here. FS 54 travels
northeast to reach Arizona 260, on a different route than
FS 588 ahead. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| This is the final reassurance marker on
northbound Arizona 288. Photo taken February 10, 2008.
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| Just north of Young, Arizona 288 ends. The
road continues for a short distance as paved County Road
538 before becoming dirt Forest Road 538. FS 538 is the
continuation of the scenic road, and a former Arizona
state highway (now decommissioned). Photo taken February
10, 2008.
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Page Updated March 21, 2008.
