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89A to 89 to Flagstaff - is it Class A friendly road

JCat
Explorer II
Explorer II
I will be traveling from Fredonia to Flagstaff on 89A to 89.

Are these roads class A friendly, towing a tahoe ?
JCat & PCat
2004 Mandalay 40D
CAT C7 350 HP
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ReneeG
Explorer
Explorer
What we found on 89A is since it's a rolling hil road most of the way, there are a lot of no passing zones. We were stuck behind a slow moving camper, but after several unsuccessful attempts to pass, we decided to just settle in and enjoy the scenery.
2011 Bighorn 3055RL, 2011 F350 DRW 6.7L 4x4 Diesel Lariat and Hensley TrailerSaver BD3, 1992 Jeep ZJ and 1978 Coleman Concord Pop-Up for remote camping
Dave & Renee plus (Champ, Molly, Paris, Missy, and Maggie in spirit), Mica, Mabel, and Melton

2gypsies1
Explorer
Explorer
Here's a photo of what is left of 'Jacob Lake'. It's basically a deer pond.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kaibab+Camper+Village/@36.7092721,-112.2331309,664m/data=!3m2!1e3!...

OP: You can also view the two routes by using Google Map in satellite view.
Full-Timed for 16 Years
.... Back in S&B Again
Traveled 8 yr in a 40' 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel

Desert_Captain
Explorer II
Explorer II
"At Jacob Lake you'll be in a lovely pine forest. (no lake here, by the way)"

Actually... there is a "Jacob Lake" we went looking for it years ago and frankly drove right by it without noticing the smallish, muddy pond with a weather beaten sign reading "Jacob Lake".

This was down an old dirit/gravel road and when we saw it after driving another 5 miles before turning around we laughed our butt's off. Might be completely dried up by now as this all took place almost 9 years ago.

:B

harold1946
Explorer
Explorer
Yes; Steep downhill after Jacob Lake on 89A. Use lower gears and you should not have a problem.
Harold and Linda
2009 CT Coachworks siena 35V
W-22 Workhorse 8.1L
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JCat
Explorer II
Explorer II
awesome, thanks !
JCat & PCat
2004 Mandalay 40D
CAT C7 350 HP

2gypsies1
Explorer
Explorer
Yes they are and many do it.... no other way to get to Flagstaff.

89 is almost flat to Page, AZ. After leaving Page you'll see a truck sign to "check brakes & to use lower gear next 5 miles". The grade down with be a 6% for about 4 miles. There's a runaway truck ramp.

89A - From Fredonia you'll have a easy uphill. At Jacob Lake you'll be in a lovely pine forest. (no lake here, by the way) Then you have a descent down to desert. The descent is around 10 miles of 5-6% with curves. It's a good road. Before the descent there's an extremely wide scenic pull-off on the right. Stop and take in the view! We've done both in both directions. No problem with our 40' motorhome.
Full-Timed for 16 Years
.... Back in S&B Again
Traveled 8 yr in a 40' 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel