AZ - Apache Trail

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Neither the Rough Guide nor the Arizona Tourist Service say that this road is as bad as it looks on the web link.

I guess the website name gives a clue to it, but it does look a bit dusty and narrow.

A friend from California has ridden it on his GS850G although I think he only did the paved bits on that bike.


After seeing the video on the website Claire has decided that this not for her.  Depending on the weather it might not be suitable for a standard full-size rental car.  I might see what the options are available with National!

Further up there are graded gravel roads to Monument Valley and so a 4WD might be a better option!

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Trobairitz said…
Makes you wish for a little dual sport doesn't it?
6 January 2016 at 18:42
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