Probably the most evocative stretch of old Route 66 runs northeast from Kingman through the high-desert Hualapai (“WALL-ah-pie”) Valley, along the Santa Fe Railroad tracks through all-but-abandoned towns bypassed by the “modern” Interstate world. Leaving Kingman on a 20-mile-long straightaway, the road (now named Hwy-66) bends back south around the Peacock Mountains through the old railroad town of Hackberry.

	Probably the most evocative stretch of old Route 66 runs northeast from Kingman through the high-desert Hualapai (“WALL-ah-pie”) Valley, along the Santa Fe Railroad tracks through all-but-abandoned towns bypassed by the “modern” Interstate world. Leaving Kingman on a 20-mile-long straightaway, the road (now named Hwy-66) bends back south around the Peacock Mountains through the old railroad town of Hackberry. Hackberry is a great stop on a great road. You’ll want to see the General store with its old vintage gas pumps and signs. But the real gem here is a 1957 Corvette in mint condition. Talk about a magnet to the traveler! Lots of folks were stopping to take pictures.

Continuing east across a small section of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, is the village of Valentine. Another 10 miles east brings you to the town of Truxton, where the Frontier Cafe on the south side of the highway is the one reliable place to eat in this sparsely populated region—good pie and great chat, open daily.

Another few miles east is Peach Springs, which is the administrative headquarters of the Hualpai Indian Nation. In the hey day of Route 66 there were many motor courts, cafes and assorted tourist related businesses operating out of Peach Springs. When the Interstate bypassed Peach Springs, the town still held on. Not much is left of the Route 66 businesses in Peach Springs today though except for a few abandoned stone buildings and a classic old garage that is still in operation.

About two miles down the road from the resort ruins of Hyde Park is the turn off to Grand Canyon Caverns, a tourist stop in the best traditions of old Route 66. 

	Grand Canyon Caverns 2010 was proudly proclaimed on the building and at the entrance a large T-Rex dinosaur stood guard. This is the restaurant and gift shop of the caverns.  If you ever pass this way be sure to stop and enjoy the sights. It will take you back to the days when Mom and Pop tourist attractions lined the old road.
Exploration of the Grand Canyon Caverns continues to this day as wafts of air and floor fissures indicate additional caverns below. Through seismic testing, it has been determined that there are four additional lower levels, the deepest of which is at 1500 feet.

Caverns RV offers a nice place to park your RV that’s close to the restaurant and gift shop.  There are 48 full hookup sites for RVs of all sizes.  A few sites are surrounded by full grown trees but do not have hookups or water available.  You will also find picnic tables, fire rings and private bathrooms with hot showers.  RV and camping guests have full use of the big heated pool, disc golf course and miles of nature trails right on the parks 800 acres.

Grand Canyon Caverns is the closest place to stay if you’re interested in visiting Supai Falls.   Described as a “long but fulfilling brief trip to Supai and the amazing waterfalls deep in the Grand Canyon”, there are options for a day trip or 3 day trip that can be arranged for you at the Caverns.   Options for the day trip are to helicopter in and out, horseback ride in and helicopter out or hike in and helicopter out.   This day trip can be very challenging and you need to be aware that there are no services of any kind at Supai Hill Top.  There is no place to purchase anything such as food, water, drinks or gas for you vehicle so go prepared.

Rocky Mountain RV & Marine is located on “Old Route 66” at 12700 Central, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  So if you’re ever traveling this iconic highway, be sure to stop by and say Hello!