Apache Junctionのおすすめライド

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

One of a number of parking lots which give you easy access to the Hawes network, no time restrictions at present on dawn/dusk.

The road heading northeast out of Apache Junction is known as the Apache Trail; named after the Apache people who first blazed it and have called this area home for centuries. These days it's a modern highway with hints of the past dotted along its route. If you know where to look you'll find abandoned gold mines, ghost towns, and ancient cliff dwellings. Along with all kinds of other highway attractions of a nearly bygone era.

Peek into the past at Goldfield Ghost Town. There's enough on offer here to fill a day, but if you're pressed for time it's still worth a short visit just to wander the dusty streets.

This 320-acre park doesn't get its name from an unlucky traveler, but rather a legendary gold mine that is said to be lost somewhere in the surrounding mountains. You can stay overnight at the campground or just visit for the day on the many trails that access the surrounding Superstition Wilderness, and who knows, maybe you'll stumble on the fabled gold mine!

This is a popular spot for kayakers, paddleboarders, and tubers to put in. For cyclists it's a beautiful spot for a break along the river, with a chance to see wild horses coming down to the water to drink.

Usery Mountain Regional Park is a large desert park spanning over 3,000 acres. There are lots of multi-use trails, and the bike trails are hard-packed dirt and gravel, making for a great beginner road ride. 1,000 feet east down Easy Usery Park Road is a facility with restrooms and drinking water.