Phoenix to Globe to Roosevelt Lake to Apache Trail to Phoenix 2/15/2014

Went on an awesome 200 mile adventure today. Here are some photos!

2-15-2014 Globe-Roosevelt Lake-Apache Trail Ride Slideshow

Great photos. Must have been a great trip. Thanks for sharing.

Good pics!!

Thanks!

Here is a map of my route:
https://goo.gl/maps/5sx9n

Have you ever ridden the Mogollon Rim Rd, using that route to get to Overland Expo at Mormon Lake in May. How about the Chavez Pass Rd to Meteor Crater?

My great frustration on this forum is wanting to ride every one of the great rides posted here. I have to be satisfied with riding them vicariously through other's postsand pics.

How did those Dunlops do on the dirt road? I've ridden out to Tortilla Flat and to the "End Of Pavement" sign, but never any further.

I keep meaning to head up to Roosevelt Lake and then back down the Apache Trail on my way home, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. How was the weather in that stretch of US-60 around Top of the World? At least the Apache Trail road doesn't look too bad - nice well-groomed dirt, from what I could see in your pix.

Thanks for the pictures.

gaknc700x said:

Have you ever ridden the Mogollon Rim Rd, using that route to get to Overland Expo at Mormon Lake in May. How about the Chavez Pass Rd to Meteor Crater?

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Sadly, I have never had the chance to explore Arizona on a bike before, despite having been a rider for over 6 years now. I decided to change that this year, so I will keep those places in mind for future trips

PHX-AZ-700X said:

How did those Dunlops do on the dirt road? I've ridden out to Tortilla Flat and to the "End Of Pavement" sign, but never any further.

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Loose sand is the devil, but that being said, after letting a little air out of my tires for better traction and bump absorption, I think they did very good for 20% dirt tires. Keep in mind that I have 0 dirt experience, and I made it 30 miles off road without any problems, but overall this was a very nice road. Meaning I have a hard time knowing if any problems I might have are more the tires, or me not knowing how to ride in dirt at all.

BttrThnWrk said:

I keep meaning to head up to Roosevelt Lake and then back down the Apache Trail on my way home, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. How was the weather in that stretch of US-60 around Top of the World? At least the Apache Trail road doesn't look too bad - nice well-groomed dirt, from what I could see in your pix.

Thanks for the pictures.

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The weather was fantastic the whole time. Was quite warm when I set out from Phoenix, and nice and cool by the time I got back, but not cool enough to put a liner back in my jacket or switch gloves.

I did the same run 3 years ago on my Wing. The Harleys turned around when the black top stopped, they missed a nice ride.

I forgot to share these nifty panoramas I made while on the ride. Here they are!

Why did I ignore the "pavement ends" sign?!? - Photosynth

Roosevelt lake, and a bridge! - Photosynth

Roosevelt Lake shoreline - Photosynth

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