US 60 - Socorro to Springerville

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This is a great stretch of road, with surprisingly little traffic for a main east / west highway. I have ridden it 3 times, east to west. I am not sure why I like it so much other than is my kind of riding and hopefully yours too. It is 160 miles or so long, with several different types of scenery to keep you occupied on this high plateau route. I always enjoy stopping at the VLA west of Magdalena, in fact Magdalena is always a neat little town to stop and take a break at, as well. Keep your tank full because there are not many places to gas up. I usually gas up in Socorro and then again midway at Datil. Datil has a nice little gas station, grocery store and restaurant all combined together, it is at the highway 12 intersection.The road travels in the 6,500 ft. elevation range with surrounding mountains in the Cibola National Forest that reach up to 10,000 ft. The road has several sweeping curves and undulating hills to traverse over and around, very entertaining. I hear Pie Town has nice pie, but I have not had the pleasure of sampling it. Just typing this comment gives me the fever to ride the road again, I can't wait. Enjoy, be careful and watch for elk.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Very nice ride, almost a 4-star. Lots of very nice scenery mixed with some pretty vistas of the high desert meadows. Several small towns to stop and take a break. Road is generally in very good shape with a few stretches of patched road, but not bad at all.

149 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

A nice ride at higher elevations. I'd stop in Pie Town for a slice of pie (what else would you stop for?) and also at VLA (Very Large Array). It's cool to view the exhibits and take a tour if you have the time.