DEVIL DOG LOOP #117
DEVIL DOG LOOP #117 Stump Tank along Forest Road 108 The year 1926 marked the birth of two American icons---Route 66 and Devil Dogs snack cakes. That year, the Mother Road, which runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, received its official numerical designation and the Drake Baking Company rolled out the chocolate cream-filled treats. So, how do these bits of trivia distill into a story about hiking? Easy�the subject route begins at the Interstate 40 Devil Dog exit and follows two decommissioned sections of Historic Route 66. Although it�s more likely that the Devil Dog Loop #117 was named for the World War I moniker for U.S. Marines instead of the kiddie lunch box staple, the trail makes a name for itself as a history-steeped walk in the forest. 1922 alignment of Route 66 For much of the 20 th century, Route 66 served as a major highway through northern Arizona. Its demise came with the construction of Interstate 40 which gradually replaced the scenic road with a modern freeway. Wal...