A TASTE OF THE OLD WEST Long before railroads and highways reached Northern Arizona, rutted dirt tracks like the Stage Station Loop south of Williams provided kidney-jarring travel corridors. The 8-mile loop that passes by rustic corrals and the disintegrated stage station is now the domain of outdoor recreationists.
Getting There: From Railroad Road and Fourth Street in downtown Williams, go 6. miles south on Fourth Street (Fourth Street will turn into Perkinsville Road/County Road 73) to Forest Road 108. Turn right and go 8.3 miles to the east trailhead or 9.5 miles to the “official” west trailhead. Forest Roads are good gravel/dirt suitable for passenger vehicles. Length: 8-mile loop Rating: moderate Kid Friendly: NO Pet Friendly: NO Elevation: 6,200-6,700 feet Best Season: April-October
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