Arizona, United States
Sonoran Desert Loop
Desert ride through saguaro forests and old mining towns.
Phoenix → Wickenburg
- Distance
- 63 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- October - April
Highlights
- Saguaro National Park area
- Lake Pleasant
- Vulture Mine
Must ride
★ 8.1/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops

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