Tortilla Flat

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 2 visitors

State: Arizona
Date Submitted: December 31, 2011
Submitted by: 18Bravo
Motorcycle Road Length: 22 Miles

Written Directions

Begin at the Old West Highway and Apache Trail in Apache Junction, Arizona. Take Apache Trail Northeast and stay of Apache Trail. The route ends a couple of miles past Tortilla Flat where the pavement turns to a dirt road. If you have an enduro bike, feel free to continue on the dirt road all the way to Roosevelt lake, otherwise turn around and have lunch at Tortilla Flat.

Scenery

This route covers scenic desert landscapes with desert mountains and even Canyon Lake. If you continue on the graded dirt road there are high wall canyons and some of the most beautiful scenic areas you can find in Arizona. But I don't recommend the dirt road for street bikes.

Road Quality

The road is curvy with a few switchbacks and one lane bridges. The pavement is decent. The dirt road is only recommended for enduro style bikes.

Roadside Amenities

Fun little stage coach stop in Tortilla Flat. The food and ice cream is good. Other than that, nothing but scenery to stop for.

Additional Info

Nickname (optional) 18Bravo

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Reviewed by rudidog on January 17, 2012 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: rudidog
motorcycle_year: '07
motorcycle_make: BMW R1200GS Adventure
motorcycle_type: Enduro
Comment: Nice scenic ride. Plan to hit Tortilla Flat for lunch, listen to a little live music on the patio and then head on down the road. If you're on a dual-sport, don't stop when the pavement quits, cause the scenery doesn't! A few nice lakes along the way.
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Reviewed by HEC on February 23, 2012 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: HEC
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Stratoliner
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Nice ride. Don't ride the trip on a holiday; way too much traffic. I am sure I wil enjoy the ride more on a non holiday ride.
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