Payson and the Rim? (Prescott, Pine: camping, pine, map)

[Olive2Bgeeky]

Hi,

I have a problem with driving on roads with big drop-offs on either side, therefore I'm skipping the Apache Trail as I heard it is scary!

I have driven to Payson and even though you are headed up, you don't feel like it. Perfect for me! My question though, is once you are in the town/city of Payson then is the road to the Rim steep or spooky?? Maybe you need to be height-phobic like me to understand but my drive through the mountains to Prescott, though pretty, was NOT my 'cup of tea'. Hopefully one of these days I can get over this...but haven't yet!

Thanks for your input!

[MarianR]

260 to the rim is an easy drive, not scary at all. If you go that way, turn left onto FR 300 right at the top - three vistas of the rim and some non-scary hiking on a paved path.
IMO, 87 thru Strawberry and Pine up the rim is somewhat hairy driving - one set of switchbacks as you go up.

[Olive2Bgeeky]

Thank you so much! Found a map and I see what you are talking about...so thanks again!

[KarmaPhx]

Even if you drive on Rim Rd, you don't get too close to the edge, but you get some GREAT views from your car. I love driving up ther rim, even if I am not camping it's a great escape.

[Olive2Bgeeky]

Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

Even if you drive on Rim Rd, you don't get too close to the edge, but you get some GREAT views from your car. I love driving up ther rim, even if I am not camping it's a great escape.

Good to know--Thanks!