Just a pic from last weekend.


I can totally understand that after many rides you are liking it better each time. Tis a fantastic run, and in my top ten for sure!
Interesting you report that as, having ridden it both ways, I really found no directional preference.
I also found that it traversed up to over 9,000 feet in both directions . . . heh heh heh
 
Having been born in Morenci I learned to drive on this road. My suggestion for going south to north is for the uninitiated, my feeling is they will enjoy it more that direction. Anyone taking the ride do not miss the Blue Vista Lookout, the view is incredible.