4       ARIZONA HIGHWAY 260

            (between Heber and Payson, AZ)
There are two descents of some length for westbound traffic on this part of 260.  At milepost 282 there is a brake check area and warning sign – “Trucks – vehicles pulling trailers check brakes and equipment.”  This is about 22 miles west of Heber.  The grade is steady 6% for 5 miles with 45 mph curves.  The road is four lane during the descent.
            The other long hill starts at milepost 265 and is 3½ miles of 6% grade.  There are some places where the grade eases for short stretches.  There are 40 and 45 mph curves and the road is two lane.  There are plenty of other 5 and 6% hills along this road but they are usually short.