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Step back in time at Tortilla Flat. For two blocks along State Route 88 you'll find a number of historic buildings doing their best to serve as a set for a Western movie. This is a good spot to get a drink and something to eat before getting back on your bike.

Tortilla Flat is a small touristy place located at the historic Apache Trail. You can grab a bite at the restaurant an have a look into the museum, the gift shop and general store. There is even a post office! Many tales are told about the history of this place that is surrounded by the Superstition Mountains where people are still searching for the legendary gold of the Lost Dutchman. Read for yourself: https://www.tortillaflataz.com/our-history

At Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, you can explore the preserved farming community and "Great House" of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Discover the extensive community network and history that was built around an intricate system of irrigation canals.

Winkelman sits on the border of Pinal and Gila counties. It's also on the banks of the Gila River and there are numerous trails in the are that will give you great views over the river. The Winkelman-Luten bridge, built in 1915, is also of interest as it was an important stepping stone in establishing the town.

Highway 177 runs through the rugged Arizona mountains between Superior and Winkelman. The northern stretch is more mountainous, with plenty of climbs and descents. While the southern portion mainly follows along the path of the Gila River.

From here you can head down Centurian Lane to access the Gila River, or continue on across the Kelvin Bridge. Take note that there is a public water fountain nearby, it's poking through the fence on the north side of the heavy vehicle parking area.

Superior lives in a place between the past and present. You'll find elements of its mining roots dotted around the area and you can also use it as a base for the numerous outdoor adventures the modern town has embraced.

Highway 60 winds its way between Superior and Miami, Arizona. Originally opened in the early 1920's the old highway was replaced in the 1950's to its current route. Along the way you'll be treated to amazing scenery and glimpses of the old highway lying further down the canyon.