Superior, Winkleman, Globe triangle

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

This road certainly has it's moments of long sweepers and canyons/mountains. If you start at Superior and drop down to Winkleman you will see the first 10 miles displaying steep carving sweepers on a road that I would rate a 4 in terms of asphalt quality. Watch out for enormous mining equipment that is being driven or hauled on the road as the steep downhill grades will force them to a crawl. The last 10 miles to Winkleman are pretty straight with nice views of the bluffs and meadows.
You can gas up at Winkleman and food is limited, but there is a little mexican place on the right side of road when you get to Winkleman.
From Winkleman up to Globe in my opinion is the best part of the run as there are more long sweeping roads that carve through the mountains and the views are pretty good. Traffic is very light most of the time.

49 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

What a cool ride. i probably would never have taken the trip without seeing it on this site and reading the other reviews. make sure to stop at the Ray Mine vistor lookout at 33.165766, -111.005198.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

1st time making this triangle and really disappointed I didn't do it years ago. Phenominal views, geology and winding roads in great condition tell you why you ride. The Copper Mine outside of Kearny is staggering in size...6 miles along the road and 1 mile deep in places rivals parts of Grand Canyon! Great vista point to see most of it on the east side. The only fuel stop on the way before Winkleman is "downtown" Kearny and has a surprising grocery store attached with a great deli that makes their own pastries! Eats are mainly in Globe/Miami with Jerry's a common breakfast stop. Miami has a surprising antigues street worth a stop if you are so inclined. Los Hermandos in Superior should be avoided at all costs! Cockroaches in the bathroom, marginal food, slow wait staff and an odd smell. Seems to not bother the "natives" though, go figure! This triangle has it all.. 10% grades, long and winding roads, stunning vistas and even a patch of European riding thru a tunnel and then a narrow bridge over Queen Creek.