Touring Eastern Arizona
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Touring Eastern Arizona
I am planning a road trip from South Texas through Eastern Arizona. I am looking at doing the 180, 78, 191 loop. Maybe try to stay in Alpine and ride the area from there.
Just from looking on Google maps, it looks like there are some twisty roads in the area. There are also a lot of roads that look to be in some poor conditions when I drop down to street view. Anybody have any pointers for the area (good roads, places to stay, etc.). I am trying to stay off the missing persons list, mainly the reason I am asking about some of the roads....
Just from looking on Google maps, it looks like there are some twisty roads in the area. There are also a lot of roads that look to be in some poor conditions when I drop down to street view. Anybody have any pointers for the area (good roads, places to stay, etc.). I am trying to stay off the missing persons list, mainly the reason I am asking about some of the roads....
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Cloudcroft NM is a nice area and gives you a chance to run through the white sands area of NM. North of Las Cruces there is a state highway 152 west over to Silver City, NM. This is a really nice ride and Silver City is an interesting town. From Silver City get to US 191 as quick as possible. US 191 is one of the best rides ever. US 60 through the Salt River Canyon is a nice ride. Show Low is a nice town to stay in also. Skip the Apache Trail which is a road from Lake Roosevelt to Tortilla Flats.
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When you get to NM go to T or C and take 152 to Silver City. (Great ride) 180 to 78 and 78 to 191. Take 191 to the Pine Top Area. (Coronado Trail, Tail of the Dragon of Az.) From there you can go South to Globe via Salt River Canyon (great ride). Visit Ft. Apache while in the area. Drop down from Globe and visit Tombstone and Bisbee. Or you can skip Salt River and loop from Alpine to 180 and back down to Silver City.
A lot depends on how much tie you have to spend in Az. If you have some extra time, go from Globe to Payson and take 260 over to Camp Verde and the go to Jerome and Prescott. This is a great ride. Or you could take Oak Creek Canyon (89A) from Sedona to Flagstaff and hit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
There are so many great rides in Az. that it's hard to pick just a few.
Bill
A lot depends on how much tie you have to spend in Az. If you have some extra time, go from Globe to Payson and take 260 over to Camp Verde and the go to Jerome and Prescott. This is a great ride. Or you could take Oak Creek Canyon (89A) from Sedona to Flagstaff and hit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
There are so many great rides in Az. that it's hard to pick just a few.
Bill
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Take 261 up into Utah to the Moki Dugway. This is not to be missed. Also see the Valley of the Gods while you are in the area. And Canyon de Chelly. Remember that is you want a drink at the end of the day many of the Indian reservations are dry.
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Alpine is a great area. If you spend the night there, check out this place http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...e_Arizona.html
Agree, stay off Apache Trail. Coming from Alpine, catch the Salt River 260 down. Then around Roosevelt Lake, to 87. Up to Payson and backside of Flagstaff by Mormon Lake.
Must see Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Cottonwood, Jerome and Prescott a must as well. If you come from Flag into Sedona, that is the best views.
Whatever you do, you will not be disappointed. As for road closures, none to speak of.
Agree, stay off Apache Trail. Coming from Alpine, catch the Salt River 260 down. Then around Roosevelt Lake, to 87. Up to Payson and backside of Flagstaff by Mormon Lake.
Must see Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Cottonwood, Jerome and Prescott a must as well. If you come from Flag into Sedona, that is the best views.
Whatever you do, you will not be disappointed. As for road closures, none to speak of.
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Don't hesitate to take the time to ride US 191 both north and south. Kind of like two different amazing rides.
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I had enjoyed the ride on 180 so much, I have been trying to get back into that area for the last 2 years.
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Alpine is a great area. If you spend the night there, check out this place http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...e_Arizona.html
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Mid to late May should be no issue at all in this area. Winter is over and the heat hasn't started yet.
Moki Dugway
Looking down from the top.
Bill
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