21      ARIZONA HIGHWAYS 88 and 188

          (near Lake Roosevelt, AZ)

            If you want to go to Lake Roosevelt, the best road with least grade is 188 from the north.  From the junction of highways 188 and 87, highway 188 descends gently for 6 miles to the valley floor north of the lake.

            Between Apache Junction and Lake Roosevelt, highway 88 includes 24 miles of gravel road that is steep, narrow, and winding.  It is not recommended for vehicles over 22' in length.

            If you approach the lake from Globe, highway 88 is paved but includes a summit a few miles south of the lake.  The descent toward the lake is 6 miles of 9% grade with 25 and 30 mph curves.  The descent toward Globe is 3 miles of 9%, a short break and then 2 more miles of 9% grade with 25 mph curves.  This is a mediocre road that is rough in places.