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Rick M
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Excellent ride either way up the 60 and around vulture mine or the 10 around to the vulture mine route into Wickenburg the back way. Excellent food and service at anitas. Too many flys in the horseshoe and it didnt look like the cook there has changed pants in a couple years.
2001
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Awesimon
6 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Sunday afternoon stroll through the desert wilderness, post 1pm. Approached from the south, off I-10 (relieved to get off to be honest; pavement quality after the 75mph speed change is awful.)
I enjoyed seeing the west side of White Tanks for once (I live in El Mirage), and also enjoyed the lack of traffic. The road was good quality, although the cattle grids (6) only served to slow the progress through fairly stock desert scenery. You can see Vilture Peak a good decent out, and it serves as a good marker throughout. The ride actually takes a turn for the more interesting when you switch from Aguila to Vulture Mine Road. More twists and turns, and good close-ups of Vulture Peak. Slowed down for the old mine, and for the twists as you pass Culture Peak, finally coming out past the golf course with a beautif view of Wuckenburg and Yarnell Hill (?). Stopped in at Screamers prior to taking the 60 home. Good fun; although not quite blood pumping, adrenaline thumping excitement.
I enjoyed seeing the west side of White Tanks for once (I live in El Mirage), and also enjoyed the lack of traffic. The road was good quality, although the cattle grids (6) only served to slow the progress through fairly stock desert scenery. You can see Vilture Peak a good decent out, and it serves as a good marker throughout. The ride actually takes a turn for the more interesting when you switch from Aguila to Vulture Mine Road. More twists and turns, and good close-ups of Vulture Peak. Slowed down for the old mine, and for the twists as you pass Culture Peak, finally coming out past the golf course with a beautif view of Wuckenburg and Yarnell Hill (?). Stopped in at Screamers prior to taking the 60 home. Good fun; although not quite blood pumping, adrenaline thumping excitement.
2015
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stormchase
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I just rode this today. Went to Wickenburg from peoria for some breakfest and something to do. Decided to look this one up and jumped on it for the great rating. Leaving Wickenburg it was nice from the get go. Good quality road surface all the way and never really got bored riding. The cattle guards (about 4 of them) will leave you an inch shorter after the ride. Slowing doesn't help much and as your looking around they come up fast.there was Always and turn or wash to think about. Little to no traffic saturday morning. I only saw about 8 cars and 2 groups of bikes. The senery is nice but not the best of what az has to offer. Some nice looking hills, cactus, and mountains off in the distance made for a lot of looking around. I went in May and cactus were in bloom and I saw a few hawks which was nice.
Cons:
*Lots of gravel on the turns on the north end by Wickenburg. Not really a danger but enough to be alert about.
*Nothing spectacular for scenery
*cattle guards are nasty
Pros:
*great road
*decent views
*no traffic on the Saturday I went
Cons:
*Lots of gravel on the turns on the north end by Wickenburg. Not really a danger but enough to be alert about.
*Nothing spectacular for scenery
*cattle guards are nasty
Pros:
*great road
*decent views
*no traffic on the Saturday I went
1999
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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Awesome views, great roads. Great twisty' sand hair pin turns. Great trip for experienced riders. No dirt on road and low traffic.
2007
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rcole02
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great route for a morning or afternoon ride. We live in Goodyear and left the house around 12PM. The ride up was fun with not a lot of traffic on the Wickenburg road. we toured the museum and had lunch at Anita's - Great Mexican food, by the way. We took the same route back and the scenery was even better with the sun setting.
This route is winding at the north end, which is always fun but be careful of the cattle guards and watch for sand on the road.
Ride Safe!
This route is winding at the north end, which is always fun but be careful of the cattle guards and watch for sand on the road.
Ride Safe!
2008
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GJRonK
2630 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
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Update: Agree with the poster that noted too many cattle guards, but that's what we have although I've never seen any cattle. Plus, the Vulture Mine changes how often and when it's open, so if you're planning a visit, call them first.
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Oren Sieff
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This was a great ride. Total solitude while riding the Vulture Mine Road from Tonopah to Wickenburg. Unique view of the White Tank Mountains from the west on your right before riding easy turns through Vulture Mountains on the way to Wickenburg. Only one on the road for miles!
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PhaedrusFlyz
149 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
A good road that leads to some better riding. When I've ridden it, a combination of law enforcement and traffic keeps a rider from really enjoying the road.
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Dennis Matthews
6 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
nice road without traffic lights or intersections. lots of wide sweeping curves and smooth straights loved it
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1hondaguy
5 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Standard
This was part of my first out of town ride. Nice area with some washouts, curves and a couple of 20mph curves.
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WingWanders
812 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The constant traffic around Phoenix was left behind, finally when we got on Wickenberg Road. The sweeping curves and the desert landscape was delighful.
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Boodad
14 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I took this road as part of a bypass around Phoenix when returning from Las Vegas, NV (destination Sierra Vista, AZ). I've read the reviews and was looking forward to riding this road. Having just ridden it, I was mildly let down. It's great scenery, nice road condition, but too many cattle guards. Still, it's a good enough road to take when I want to bypass Phoenix (and the city's crazy cagers).
2006
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Homie-san
137 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Part of a loop I ride frequently. Outside of Wickenburg there a few turns as you head south, opening up to straight legs where you can open it up. Just mind the occasional cow free ranging.
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f_minus
5 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport
im a new rider and stumbled upon this site, found this ride to do because it is close to my home and i was looking for a short ride for today. this ride was exactly what i wanted, wasnt long and made it a quick ride because you can go as fast as you are able to which made it really enjoyable yes you have to keep an eye out for the cattle guards other than that it was a very nice road for a beginner to have fun and learn a few things.
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