Mesa, Globe, Punkin Center, and back to Mesa

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 2 visitors

State: Arizona
Date Submitted: May 18, 2011
Submitted by: MCR Contributor
Motorcycle Road Length: 203 Miles

Written Directions

East of Phoenix/Mesa on US 60, past Gold Canyon, Queen Valley and Top of the World to Globe. Then west on AZ 188, past Roosevelt Lake and Tonto Basin to Punkin Center. Popular biker bar there, but I'm not into that, so on to Beeline Highway (AZ 87), and southbound home to Mesa.

Scenery

Excellent views of Roosevelt Lake and Tonto Basin riding west from Globe. No place to stop for pictures. Will have to bring my helmet camera next time.

Road Quality

Mild cornes and terrain on mountain road most of the way. This is cruiser riding at its best. Open road, not much traffic.

Roadside Amenities

Okay restaurants. Good camping in Roosevelt Lake area. Not many places to stop, but that's not what I'm after.

Additional Info

Nickname (optional) Dan - KTWIN

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Reviewed by HEC on November 4, 2011 (2 out of 2 members found this review useful.)
Creator: HEC
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Yamaha Stratoliner
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: My wife and our friends John and Robin rode this trip 9/11. Great ride. My wife is also a new rider riding a V Star 950 Tourer. The ride was scenic with a variety of road types. Fun ride for new and experienced riders. Luck have it, we dressed in layers as it was COLD in the AM. An HOT. In the afternoon.
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Reviewed by Guest on April 15, 2012 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: ozone
motorcycle_year: 2004
motorcycle_make: Yamaha Vstar
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Nice ride. Varied landscape was great for the ADD types in our crew.
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