Existed: 1957 – present Length 31 km | North end: SR 260 near McNary Constructed 1957 | |
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South end: Three Forks Road near Big Lake | ||
State Route 273 (SR 273) is a state highway in Apache County, Arizona that runs from its junction with SR 260 west of Eagar to its junction with SR 261 north of Big Lake. It winds through the forest but is overall a north–south route.
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Map of AZ-273, Arizona, USA
Route description
The northern terminus of SR 273 is located at SR 260 within the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. It heads southeast from this intersection and passes along the east side of Sunrise Lake. The highway curves towards the east to the south of Sunrise Lake as it heads towards White Mountain Reservoir. The highway leaves the Indian Reservation as it approaches the reservoir. It curves towards the southeast as it passes the reservoir. It curves towards the south as it intersects a National Forest Service Road 87. The highway continues towards the south before curving back towards the east to a junction with SR 261. The highway curves back towards the south at this intersection. It continues south to its southern terminus at Big Lake.
SR 273 travels through sparsely propulated areas and does not pass through any cities or towns. It serves primarily as an access road to the Sunrise Ski Resort, one of the few ski resorts in Arizona, as well as general access to the White Mountains. It also provides access to Big Lake. The segment between Sunrise and Big Lake is an unpaved gravel road.
Junction list
The entire route is in Apache County.