A little out of the way (towards Camp Verde), but that is a good thing. Beautiful road conditions and great scenery on a quiet road make this a local's favorite. Try it once and you will be hooked. This is an out and back. The Prescott side of the mountain is paved from mile 9.5 all the way to Hwy 169 (mile 15). For a shorter option, turn around at the top just after the Powell Springs Campground (mile 11.5), this reduces the return climb on the paved section.