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3.91 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.91
12 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on May 31, 2007

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Guest
July 3, 2009
Took this route last week (actually this was the…
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April 18, 2010
Lame. No twisties, what road were you people on…
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Written Directions

Start at Lake Mary Road just south of Flagstaff on I-17. (Indian Route 3) Continue South till it meets State Route 87. From there go South on 87 which leads to Payson.

Scenery

The route takes you along the side of Lake Mary then lots of driving through the tall pines and nice gentle curves until the stop sign at Highway 87. Turn south and again enjoy the cooler temp of the forest. You'll be traveling through Coconino National Forest. As you head south you will leave the forest and start to come down of the rim, careful coming down the mountain, sharp curves and slow traffic coming up the hill. Continue on through Pine and Strawberry on into Payson. Now either turn around and go back or continue on south to Phoenix.

Drive Enjoyment

All the roads are two lane and well maintained. Be on the lookout for road kill and at night LOTS of Deer and Elk will cross your path .

Tourism Opportunities

Not a lot of tourist traps until you get to Pine and Strawberry. 1 gas station in Clint's well and another in Strawberry. Don't look for gas after 7PM. Nobody's open.



Photo contributed by a visitor in July 09: "Upper Lake Mary, Coconino National Forest, AZ "

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JTW92
April 23, 2015
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
Roads were in great shape. Roadside rests were a ways apart but enough. Open country with trees and bushes. Trip starts out a little flat but then gets into some curves and hills.
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Guest
May 28, 2014
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Did this ride in May 2014 on a recommendation. Beautiful country, road is good, but flat with wide, sweeping turns. If your a crotch rocket rider looking for twisties, this is not for you. No fuel between Flagstaff and Clints Well (at the 87). If your looking for just a great, ride through the forest, you will like this.
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Guest
July 2, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
There is a variety of scenery. The weather is nice even in summer. Lake Mary had water and was beautiful. Lots of twisties. The roads seem to be well maintained and had no issues. Just a wonderful relaxing ride.
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