In town, the intersection with 2nd Street marks the southern terminus of SR 177, which continues west on 2nd Street, then northwest towards Superior. SR 77 continues north through town, then parallels the western bank of the Gila River to the northeast. After following the river for , SR 77 curves northwest, passing through Dripping Springs, then curves northeast through El Capitan, past Pinal Peak to a junction with U.S. Route 70 (US 70) just outside of Globe.
SR 177 begins at the intersection with 2nd Street in town and continues west on 2nd Street before heading northwest towards Superior. SR 77 travels north through town, then follows the Gila River to the northeast. After traveling along the river for a distance, SR 77 turns northwest, passing through Dripping Springs and El Capitan before reaching a junction with US 70 just outside of Globe.