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4.43 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.43
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Feb 28, 2003

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TiaSugar
2 McR Points
December 27, 2016
Loved our trip to Oatman! A must do, twisties are…
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Guest
January 2, 2010
I did this ride a couple of years ago and was soo…
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Written Directions

Written directions: The directions are pretty straight forward. The road starts in Kingman, AZ (about 70 miles southeast of Las Vegas Nevada). From Kingman you can find and get on Old Route 66 (look for the signs) and head soutwest towards Oatman, AZ. When you get to Oatman, continue down to Topock, AZ and you are at the end of the route. From here you could head down to Lake Havasu if you want to see some nice scenery ... the town also has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants, shops, gas stations etc

Scenery

You'll drive through the Black Mountains and get some dynamite views of the mountains and rock formations along the road. From the Tri-State overlook you can see into Arizona, California, and Nevada. Most of the route has been designated by the Bureau of Land Management as a Type I Back Country Byway.

Drive Enjoyment

The road has a great collection of twists and turns and in fact, they say that vehicles over 40 feet should not attempt to travel it because of the number of tight turns. .

Tourism Opportunities

Note: I gave this road a 3 star "roadside amenities" rating because most of the things to do along the way are low key tourist attractions. The road description I provided ends at Golden Shores Arizona. However, if I you take into account that Lake Havasu City is just 30 miles down the road, I could have given it a 5 star rating here.

There are some old abandoned historic structures along this road such as a famous Route 66 gas station and a ghost town that used to be a busy mining town (Gold Road Townsite). A town called Oatman is one of the few surviving gold rush towns in the area and has an interesting history. It also was the honeymoon town of Clark Gable and has the Oatman Hotel which has been converted to a museum. They also let wild burros pass through the streets of Oatman and there is an Indian Reservation just west of the road. If you continue to head south (take I-10 east and then get on 95 south) in to Lake Havasu City, you can see the real "London Bridge" ... in Arizona?!? The history of how it got there is very interesting ... somebody actually bought the thing and had it sent here and reassembled brick by brick. You can tour a replica of an English village on the other side of the bridge. Lake Havasu City is loaded with things to do, places to eat and places to stay.

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Guest
February 22, 2008
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
It is important to watch for gravel in the sharpest, slowest turns between Kingman and Oatman. This is the most scenic part and cars tend to wander across the centerline. Oatman to Golden Shores is best for sport riding, cleaner and less traveled.
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Deacon Blues
March 6, 2020
23 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I have taken the route from Laughlin/Bullhead, over to Oatman and up to Kingman MANY times, on several different bikes. Oatman can be a decent stop, but it's best to hit on a weekday... Unless you LIKE all the tourists. The section between Oatman and Kingman has a FUN little stretch of about 10 miles. Some call it Sitgreaves Pass, others call it The Mojave Rattlesnake. There's supposedly 222 turns in that section alone. This can be worth the ride in itself. Check out the Saddle Sore Ranch for some free, rustic biker camping... If you aren't afraid of a few dirt roads.
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gary957
October 12, 2020
34 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great twisty road fun little town the wild burros were the best
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