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4.17 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.17
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Phoenix to Show Low

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Mar 31, 2008

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November 3, 2011
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November 3, 2011
Fall 2011. Great ride for new or experienced…
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Written Directions

Start in Apache Junction (just east of Phoenix AZ on US Highway 60). Continue on Highway 60 to Superior ... continue on 60 to Globe ... and continue on 60 to the ride's end point in Show Low, AZ.

Scenery

March 2008, we rented a 2007 HD Road King Classic from Liberty Motorcycle Rentals (new owner-Gary from Maple Grove, MN relocated his bikes to AZ 888-484-0477 rental was everything he said it would be-awesome!) located near the PHX airport. West 60/Superstition - some freeway riding here - hillsides of yellow flowers bloom, pass the Renaissance Festival winter site - to Apache Junction. Stopped at Dos Hermanos-bike bar and watched the bikes go by. Continued on 60 to Superior then Globe. Still lots of bikes, BUT after Globe - only bikes headed south!!! Get gas - road to Show Low very sparse gas. Start to climb noticeably - is cooling off. All leathers on now. Road is very manageable but bendy and curvy with incredible views. Stop at Salt River Canyon look out. Awesome!!! Apache Indians vend hand made jewelry here. Going north - colder. 7000 ft.up - Show Low very small -HonDah Casino - 15 min outside town - clean-affordable-outside hot tub - good choice. deep snow now but roads good - Ski Hill-name unknown-nearby.

Drive Enjoyment

Flat road out of PHX with some freeway riding. Traffic heavy to the Renaissance Festival site-then opens up. Roads are very good with lots of curves and gradual climbing. With 2 on the bike it was very comfortable at all times.

Tourism Opportunities

Renaissance Festival winter home on HWY 60 to Apache Junction. Dos Hermanos Bike bar - Apache Junction. HonDah casino is very clean and has good amenities and family friendly.

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Guest
April 12, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is a great route and it gets even better if you ride past Show Low and onto Pinetop into Greer. Stay at the cabins at Greer Lodge.. gorgeous bike ride, not alot of traffic and nothing better than kicking your feet up on the front porch of your cabin after a long day on the bike.
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PorscheGuy
April 27, 2020
70 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Best when heading north from Phoenix; make time to stop about 30 minutes north of Globe where it looks like a lost section of the Grand Canyon!
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PhaedrusFlyz
June 2, 2020
149 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is a beautiful ride up through the Superstitions to the old mining districts and then up through Salt River Canyon to the White Mountains. Another great ride to escape the heat of the valley. There are so many views that sometime it's hard to keep your eyes on the road. Beware some of the most scenic parts on this road don't allow passing and vehicles pulling trailers can easily ruin this ride. If you can get around them early on, you can travel at you leisure and not worry about someone riding up your tailpipe.
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