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30 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I took this road in late April 2016. I traveled south out of Sedona. Great route! There are straight sections, but the twisties South of Jerome are fantastic. The road north of Jerome will scare those that don't like "edge of the steep cliff" narrow roads lol. It will get your attention for sure! Road condition varied, but was in good/great shape for the most part. Traffic was moderate around Jerome, but light once out of town (to the south).

The town of Jerome is just cool. Perfect little town to take a break. Built on the side of a cliff, it has great views, interesting old buildings half destroyed from the earth sliding beneath your feet and plenty of parking. If you're into old towns, this is one of the cooler ones to see. Plenty of places to eat, get a coffee, etc.

Prescott is Prescott. It's nice.

The twisty section southwest of Prescott is fantastic. Light traffic, great views, good road condition, saw 1 LEO. In the twisty section on the south end of this route you will get "forever views" as the road works down the mountain range into the valley. Very nice!

Overall, I'd say this route is a twisty route, but there are some long straight sections and the town of Prescott thrown in. A novice on a cruiser could do it, but there are some sections where the road runs right along the edge of some very steep cliffs that could be intimidating; so I wouldn't recommend it for a novice that's still a "little shaky."
Everyone else... You'll love this route!!!

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

A three-season, all-time favorite of mine. Asphalt in good condition with few areas of potential gravel or debris. Keep an eye out for posted limits, LEO's and slow traffic through Cottonwood and Sedona. Sections of tight, fun but blissfully predictable curves running over pine tree dotted ridges, giving way to more sparsely vegetated valleys and straighter open stretches. Several towns for food or gas. Start or end either Phoenix or Flagstaff.

2630 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Considering that most bikers are interested in the riding aspect, then they will enjoy three sections most. One is the curvy road just southwest of Prescott, second is the 12 mile section west of Jerome, and last is Oak Creek Canyon to the north of Sedona (although this is not part of the mapped route). As you are just south of Yarnell, there are a couple of good curves and a good view looking southwest (best seen when coming down from Yarnell, the location of the tragic brush fire several years ago).

The variety is going from semi-arid upland desert (elevation 2-4,000') with brush and pinyon/juniper trees to conifer forest (at 5-6,000') with mostly ponderosa pine. Most of the time you are in broad valleys with mountains all around.

There are several types of towns, all crowded with tourists. The worst two are Sedona and Jerome. Sedona is more spread out and level, so the tourists have more room and there is always lots of traffic. The backdrop to Sedona consists of colorful rock ridges. Jerome is on a narrow street with shops all along. Jerome has the history of the abandoned copper mines nearby, and is more rustic. There is also a mining museum in Jerome. Parking is more problematic for bikes as the level spots are few.

Prescott is the biggest city and most traffic along the way as it includes more residents. There really isn't a lot to see in that area other than Watson Lake just north of town on Hwy. 89. The Cottonwood area is just a spread out suburb, no tourists.

So generally, the fun is in the change of scenery, a few challenging road curve sections, and most of the time not a lot of traffic on the highways. Mostly skip visiting in the towns unless you need souvenirs or to eat.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

The farther north you go, the better the roads get. After passing through Wilhoit, on the way to Prescott, take the speed advisory signs seriously. While the roads are in good shape and will hold a lot more speed, there's little to no runoff. Crashes are easily fatal. Besides, if you are completely focused on the road, you'll miss a lot of terrific scenery. Be prepared for a lot of traffic in Sedona. The roads in the town are not nearly adequate for the amount of traffic. Particularly on weekends, and weekday afternoons, you might move through town at no more than 5 mph. The road into, and out of Jerome, was made for motorcycling!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Did this ride from Surprise up the 60 to 89 across to Prescott through to Jerome back down through Skull Valley. Excellent ride great roads and scenery. If your going through skull valley stop in prescott for gas as the next gas is peeples valley. Also small mom and pop knick knack snack shop opening in skull valley be sure to stop there for a drink. Very friendly and worth the support.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I did this ride from just south of Prescott up to Sedona in April 2011. Fantastic. Five stars for scenery, four for road condition, four for amenities. I'm an East Coast guy so seeing deserts and mountains like this is a blast for me. You go through the Prescott National Forest, across some wide open areas, to the top of Mingus Mountain (my favorite), then down into Clarkdale, Cottonwood, and Sedona, all within a few hours. This is a trip I plan to make again with my wife at some point in the future. I highly recommend stopping in Jerome if you have time.
The road was mostly in good condition but be careful through the mountains you may find some rocks and things along road edges.
There are plenty of towns, big and small, along the route to get what you need.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Beautiful, multi-season ride. Careful of the hairpins on Mingus Mountain (between Prescott and Jerome), they cinder and grade during the snowy season. Leaves cinders and deep washboard ruts in the corners. Watch your speed! Back tires get away from you here.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Hi!! I just wanted to also let any other interested person(s) know that we did this ride this past weekend, and had a BLAST!! This ride has become a tradition for our friends who we went with instead of going to the Harley Run in Laughlin, and me & my husbands very first time. The scenery through the canyon & the fun twisty roads was so much fun!!

149 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Absolutely gorgeous ride

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

A lot of fun on this road. The scenery is amazing.

166 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

Mountains and valleys.

16 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Good experience.

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

Amazing road and fairly empty during the late winter (for me it was)

135 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Took the long way from Phoenix to Flagstaff several times and this is a challenging ride with the multitude of easy to hairpin corners..

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

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664 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The road is in the valleys, climbs the hills and takes you into all types of landscapes. The views of the canyons were stunning, the twisties outstanding. Many tourist areas are along this ride. Stop in at Jerome, have a drink on Whiskey Row in Prescott, enjoy the red rock country as you go north.

664 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Getting out of the suburbs around Phoenix was the most stressful. This road helped up connect to the Cottonwood Canyon Run. Enjoyable countryside once away from cities.

149 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Another fun ride to escape the heat of the valley that's hilly, curvy, and has plenty of places to stop to enjoy a view or a frosty beverage.

55 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

One of my go to rides at least three times a year

22 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

A great trip somewhat ruined by Cottonwoods decision to add roundabouts!!

344 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring

I suggest taking the carefree highway to get here, 30 ' tall catus

2630 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other