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Is the road up Mount Graham (Swift Trail) paved?

State Route 366, known locally as the Swift Trail, is fully paved for the first 22 miles as it climbs the steep switchbacks of Mount Graham. The road then transitions to a well-maintained, graded dirt road for the final alpine stretch toward the summit and Riggs Flat Lake. It’s a breathtaking but winding mountain drive that requires cautious driving.

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