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Route: From Mesa, take SR 87 to the junction with SR 188, the Roosevelt Lake turnoff. Take SR 188 through Punkin Center (there is a cafe in this small town) to Roosevelt Lake, check out the scenery, the bridge and new dam. Do not take the Apache Trail SR 88, a long dirt and gravel road. Remain on 188 to the junction with SR 88, the road to Globe (gas, food and more). From Globe take US 60 west and return to the Valley. Miles: 228
Ride: A good day ride, roughly 8 hours depending on stops.
Camping: Roosevelt Lake
Scenery: Scenic SR 87, the Mazatzals, Mount Ord, Roosevelt Lake, Four Peaks, then the Mayan-like rock formations between Miami and Superior.
Highlights: Following a wet winter, you’ll behold a desert like you have never seen before.
Season: Year-round, excruciating in summer midday sun, but ride early and visit Roosevelt Lake.



Tonto National Forest
Tonto Basin Ranger District
520-467-3200
www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto

Jakes Corner
928-474-4675
Hook-ups / gas / food / bar

Butcher Hook
928-479-2714
Gas / food / beer / bait

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