Starting
just north of Wickenburg, the drive starts in a desert setting
and quickly climbs the side of a mountain to enter pine
country. Goes through Prescott
and ends in Cottonwood
with the option to continue to Flagstaff
on another of the states great scenic roads. Bring water
and a camera ... the views from Jerome
are SPECTACULAR!
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
Road
can become steep at certain times and very twisty ... you
may have to take breaks to allow your brakes to cool (depending
on your speed). The road is very smooth overall. I suggest
motorcycles use headlights accordingly as people speeding
and "racing" through the canyons can become dangerous.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
On certain days you can find an arts
festival in Prescott which can be interesting if that's
your thing. Gas stations are plentiful and can be found
in Wickenburg, Prescott or Cottonwood. You'll drive through
the Prescott
National Forest where you can find about 10 campgrounds,
numerous pic-nic areas, and places to fish and hike.
Directions:
From
Phoenix follow US-60 to Wickenburg
where I suggest you start your drive. At first Wickenburg
light turn north onto state route 93. Drive 7 miles until
the junction for 89 and travel north. Follow into Prescott
and turn onto E. Gurley and follow 89 five miles out of
Prescott, then turn east on 89A. You'll pass through Jerome.
Once you have entered Cottonwood you may either continue
your trip through Sedona or follow the signs to I-17 via
state route 260.
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steph & mike & group -
Posted 68 days ago
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!!
