Oak Creek Canyon & Mingus Mountain (Jerome Pass)
Combines two legendary Arizona stretches: the tight hairpin descent through the red-rock canyon walls of Oak Creek into Sedona, and the technical cliffside switchbacks past the ghost-town copper mining perch of Jerome over 7,023-foot Mingus Mountain into Prescott.
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Legendary 1930s Alcoa stone lodge perched right on the raging rapids of the Cheoah River, 5 miles south of the Tail of the Dragon. High-end rider hospitality with roaring river vistas, stone hearths, and an upscale evening tavern where motorcyclists toast surviving 318 curves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Oak Creek Canyon & Mingus Mountain (Jerome Pass)? ▼
Oak Creek Canyon & Mingus Mountain (Jerome Pass) spans 89 miles and packs approximately 290 curves (3.3 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,300 ft - 7,023 ft (Mingus Mountain Pass) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Flagstaff, AZ (Latitude 35.1983, Longitude -111.6513) and finishes at Prescott, AZ (Latitude 34.54, Longitude -112.4685).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.