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Orpheus · 02-27-2008, 10:32 PM

I live right by the Apache Trail (well, about 20 miles from it) and I haven't taken it yet; there are much better roads that give you pretty much the same view of the countryside. I've been talking with a few people from the Rebel website (www.rebel250.com) and they're planning a trip out this way on the Coronado Trail, which used to be State Route 666. Here's a really good website with a lot of reviews of trips in this area: www.cyclerides.com

Here's a couple more links to a few of the rides:

http://www.cyclerides.com/rides/dayride ... doride.htm This is the Coronado Trail ride; it's at least an overnight ride (from the Phx area), and to do it comfortably, you'll probably want to do it in 3 days.

http://www.cyclerides.com/rides/dayride ... eltday.htm Roosevelt Lake; if you get up early, you can check out the Tonto Ruins and grab some lunch before you come back down the mountains (it would make an awesome overnight camping trip; one of my plans for the summer). This one is a little rough on a 250 due to the severe elevation changes, but as long as you're not riding in a whole lot of traffic, it's no big deal; I did it riding 2 up with my girlfriend on the back and it's only a little spooky in a couple of places (and when maniacs come flying down the mountain and pass you at over 100mph).

http://www.cyclerides.com/rides/dayride ... ayride.htm Tortilla Flat; this is the Apache Trail ride. I'm not too crazy about riding on gravel roads, so I haven't done this one yet. If you wanted to, you could take this ride to Roosevelt Dam and then make a little loop to come back into the valley via SR188 to SR60.

Anywho, that's my $.02

By the way, I'm not a native of the area but I know a little bit about my way around here if you'd like to know anything else (restaurants, hotels, attractions, trafic advice, etc.).

02-27-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
Orpheus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona, Tempe Posts: 174	I live right by the Apache Trail (well, about 20 miles from it) and I haven't taken it yet; there are much better roads that give you pretty much the same view of the countryside. I've been talking with a few people from the Rebel website (www.rebel250.com) and they're planning a trip out this way on the Coronado Trail, which used to be State Route 666. Here's a really good website with a lot of reviews of trips in this area: www.cyclerides.com Here's a couple more links to a few of the rides: http://www.cyclerides.com/rides/dayride ... doride.htm This is the Coronado Trail ride; it's at least an overnight ride (from the Phx area), and to do it comfortably, you'll probably want to do it in 3 days. http://www.cyclerides.com/rides/dayride ... eltday.htm Roosevelt Lake; if you get up early, you can check out the Tonto Ruins and grab some lunch before you come back down the mountains (it would make an awesome overnight camping trip; one of my plans for the summer). This one is a little rough on a 250 due to the severe elevation changes, but as long as you're not riding in a whole lot of traffic, it's no big deal; I did it riding 2 up with my girlfriend on the back and it's only a little spooky in a couple of places (and when maniacs come flying down the mountain and pass you at over 100mph). http://www.cyclerides.com/rides/dayride ... ayride.htm Tortilla Flat; this is the Apache Trail ride. I'm not too crazy about riding on gravel roads, so I haven't done this one yet. If you wanted to, you could take this ride to Roosevelt Dam and then make a little loop to come back into the valley via SR188 to SR60. Anywho, that's my $.02 By the way, I'm not a native of the area but I know a little bit about my way around here if you'd like to know anything else (restaurants, hotels, attractions, trafic advice, etc.).
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