22      US HIGHWAY 89 ALT

            (north of the Grand Canyon)

            The area around Jacob Lake is an oasis of pine forest surrounded by treeless desert and remarkable changes in terrain.  The northbound descent from Jacob Lake begins with several miles of rolling hills and then about 6 miles of 6% grade.  It is a curvy road but the curves aren't terribly sharp.

            The southbound descent is nearly 10 miles of 5-6% grade with 35 mph curves and several 30 mph switchbacks near the bottom.  There are some long drop-offs but it is generally a good road.