State Route 88 is closed due to flooding and with repairs needed for homeowners with damage, there is an alert on how to avoid scammers. TONTO NATN'L FOREST, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - State Route 88 through is closed once again. The Woodbury Fire shut down the road for much of the summer.
Likewise, people ask, is Highway 88 still closed?
SR 88 remains closed indefinitely between milepost 213 at Tortilla Flat to milepost 228 near Apache Lake because of damage from flooding and debris.
Secondly, how long is the Apache Trail Drive? The entire Apache Trail takes about six hours to drive through. For travelers wanting a shorter journey, it takes approximately 90 minutes to drive the loop from Lost Dutchman State Park to Tortilla Flat and back. (The sites are more condensed on this part of the trail and all roads are paved.)
Also, is the Apache Trail still closed?
The Arizona Department of Transportation has closed that stretch of Apache Trail indefinitely. ADOT sent Arizona's Family the following statement: "An unpaved stretch of SR 88 remains closed indefinitely between milepost 214 east of Tortilla Flat and milepost 228, just west of the turnoff to Apache Lake.
How do I get to Apache Lake?
Directions to Apache Lake
- Take the I-10 to the US-60 East.
- Exit Idaho Road, and drive north on Idaho Road.
- Turn right on Route 88 (also known as the Apache Trail)
- Continue on Route 88 for approximately 25 miles of paved road.
- The paved road turns to a dirt road- continue on the dirt road for another 7 miles.
Why is Hwy 88 closed?
State Route 88 is closed due to flooding and with repairs needed for homeowners with damage, there is an alert on how to avoid scammers.Why is Route 88 closed?
It has closed because of the flood risk as that area is particularly vulnerable to flooding and road damage. The stretch of road will stay closed until the storms pass and the crews from the Arizona Department of Transportation check out the area to see if it's safe.Are chains required on 88?
California Route 88 Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from 6.3 miles east of Ham's Station to Picketts Junction.Is Highway 88 Carson Pass open?
The Carson Pass Highway is also designated as a National Forest Scenic Byway. The road is kept open all winter but can be subject to restrictions or short-term closure due to snow (including avalanches) or ice.Is the Apache Trail open?
State Route 88, the Apache Trail, is closed at Tortilla Flat for a brush fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. There is no estimated time to reopen the road from milepost 213 to 226.Is Hwy 88 closed in winter?
It's called State Route 88, also known as Carson Pass Highway. Winter road closure is rare. The road is kept open all winter but can be subject to restrictions or short-term closure due to snow (including avalanches) or ice.How far is Apache Trail from Phoenix?
The start of the Apache Trail is approximately 50 minutes east of downtown Phoenix and just outside the city of Apache Junction. Continuing past the end of the Apache Trail and east onto AZ 188 will take you through the city of Globe and is a 120-mile circle route.Is AZ 88 paved?
In the 1920s, the road was widened to handle automobiles, with a final reroute completed by 1936 to take the road around Canyon Lake and Apache Lake. While portions of the road are paved, the majority is covered either by decaying asphalt or is a dirt road. Arizona 88 is designated as the Apache Trail Historic Road.Where is Apache Trail Scenic Drive?
The Apache Trail is Arizona's most epic scenic drive. Just at the edge of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains offer a jaw-droppingly rugged landscape.Is Apache Trail paved?
Is the Apache Trail paved? Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous dropoffs. Much of the Apache Trail is unpaved, with some asphalt sections. The Trail winds steeply through 40 miles (64 km) of rugged desert mountains, past deep reservoir lakes like Canyon Lake and Apache Lake.Why is Apache Lake closed?
A seven-mile stretch of State Route 88 near Apache Trail that was affected by the Woodbury Fire remains closed because of a severe flooding risk, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Runoff and debris flows can intensify after a wildfire.Is Apache Lake Marina for sale?
After more than 40 years of operation, the Apache Lake Marina and Resort in the Tonto National Forest is up for sale. Days before the resort announced its sale, ADOT said a portion of the road was reopened but that the highway would remain closed indefinitely from Tortilla Flat to the Apache Lake marina turnoff.What is tortilla flat?
Tortilla Flat (1935) is an early John Steinbeck novel set in Monterey, California. The novel was the author's first clear critical and commercial success. The book portrays a group of paisanos—literally, countrymen—a small band of errant friends enjoying life and wine in the days after the end of World War I.How far is Roosevelt Lake from Mesa Arizona?
Distance conversions| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|---|
| Straight line distance | 43.76 mi | 70.43 km |
| Driving distance | 94 mi | 150.95 km |
