US 60 is a shorter route to Mesa than taking Interstates 40 and 17 westward. Knowing that it was considerably slower, I kept putting off this route, but leaving Mesa afer an early afternoon delivery last spring, decided to go for it.

It was a spectacular drive, teeming with campgrounds - but not larger RVs - and I don't recommend it for towing. This stairway was the original path to the water's edge at the canyon's lowest point but has been replaced with more modern walkways. It is a beautiful location.