US 60 - Socorro to Springerville

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This is a great stretch of road, with surprisingly little traffic for a main east / west highway. I have ridden it 3 times, east to west. I am not sure why I like it so much other than is my kind of riding and hopefully yours too. It is 160 miles or so long, with several different types of scenery to keep you occupied on this high plateau route. I always enjoy stopping at the VLA west of Magdalena, in fact Magdalena is always a neat little town to stop and take a break at, as well. Keep your tank full because there are not many places to gas up. I usually gas up in Socorro and then again midway at Datil. Datil has a nice little gas station, grocery store and restaurant all combined together, it is at the highway 12 intersection.The road travels in the 6,500 ft. elevation range with surrounding mountains in the Cibola National Forest that reach up to 10,000 ft. The road has several sweeping curves and undulating hills to traverse over and around, very entertaining. I hear Pie Town has nice pie, but I have not had the pleasure of sampling it. Just typing this comment gives me the fever to ride the road again, I can't wait. Enjoy, be careful and watch for elk.

49 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I gave it a 3, only because it can't compare with nearby outstanding rides like the Coronado. But still a very nice route, especially as a way to avoid I 40. This road used to be in fantastic condition, but lately its gotten humpy, which makes zinging it at 100 mph a bit risky. In its day though, it was flat, empty, and generally free of state cops. Speed limit slow, but mostly ignored by the traffic. Still a very nice fun cut if you are headed towards Flagstaff or Vegas. Good overnight spot in Show Low, where some newer hotels exist. Once in Arizona, don't exceed the speed limit by 1 mph.

135 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Open desert to mountain roads lined with trees. Very pretty ride.