Hualapai Indian Reservation
Road Into the Grand Canyon

It may be the best kept secret on old US 66: a side road that takes you to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Such a route would never be allowed on U.S. land, but the territory between Peach Springs and the Colorado River is is part of the Hualapai Indian Reservation.

The Native Americans in this area know that Diamond Creek Road is unique, and they're not afraid to charge a premium for the right to drive it. Not long ago, it only cost around $6 for a one-day sightseeing pass. The price has nearly tripled since then: I paid $16.05. You can purchase your permit at the nice, AAA approved Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs.

Tip:

Venturing down Diamond Creek Road? First, you need a reality check. As soon as you leave Peach Springs, you're on your own. No gas stations or convenience stores, no cell phone coverage, and for the most part, no other traffic. The road is very rough, and as you'll see later, the final two miles of the road are under water. The clerk at the Hualapai Lodge downplayed the poor quality of the road. While it was passable in a 2wd sedan, it was just barely passable.

From Old 66, Diamond Creek Road takes you through Peach Springs' residential area, which unfortunately consists mostly of small, poorly maintained housing for members of the tribe. On the outskirts of town the road begins its descent, passing a rusty old silo and the shell of an old car.

While you're not sharing the road with many other people, you will be sharing it with some livestock, so keep an eye out.

If you're following my trip on Route 66, use the East/West links below. If you want to continue down Diamond Creek Road, use the green "Next" link.

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