Trip from Fl to AZ

Ok we need some ideas and insider info. last year my wife and I rode to SD for our anniversary trip it was great but a bit cool since we took our Motorport suits and not the Roadcraft suits. Was a great ride, but we want to plan a bit better for this trip. The time we have set aside is May 14th till May 25th. We thought Sedona AZ would be a good home base for day trips. We are giving our self 3 days there. We would like to check out some microbreweries and some interesting places with great roads. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Yeah we home brew so the microbreweries are of a special interest.

OH geez, I was looking in Orlando for ya... didn't realize you're looking for AZ locations. My bad. however, if you're ever in Orlando, check out the Pub

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pub-orlando

My daughter Kathleen just got a job there and it seems to be QUITE the place.

Gary

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Imp said:

Ok we need some ideas and insider info. last year my wife and I rode to SD for our anniversary trip it was great but a bit cool since we took our Motorport suits and not the Roadcraft suits. Was a great ride, but we want to plan a bit better for this trip. The time we have set aside is May 14th till May 25th. We thought Sedona AZ would be a good home base for day trips. We are giving our self 3 days there. We would like to check out some microbreweries and some interesting places with great roads. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Yeah we home brew so the microbreweries are of a special interest.

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Well.... lesseee, besides all the obvious great scenery around Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon is a must and come to think of it, all of Hwy 89A is worth the ride. I'd leave Sedona, take 89A to Clarkdale (Verde Valley Train is cool) then to Jerome (check out the 2 block long old mining town) then over Mingus Mtn. to Prescott. If you have time for a side trip, take 89 south through Prescott down to the Yarnell Grade (watch for LEOs) hang a U at the bottom of the grade, return back up to Kirkland Rd, then Skull Valley Rd North (turns into Iron Springs Rd.) then find your way back to 89 and head North to I-40. East on I-40 to Flagstaff, south on I-17, exit at 89A, run through Oak Creek Canyon and back to Sedona. If you partake of the Verde Valley RR, that'll shoot about half a day so might put that on another day's agenda. Obviously running North of Flag on 180 to the Canyon is a must if you've never seen it. I'm sure some of the loco locals will chime in for more pointers. HTH

Thank you for the great tips. We can't wait to ride some of those roads. What are the temps in the region in May?

Imp said:

Ok we need some ideas and insider info. last year my wife and I rode to SD for our anniversary trip it was great but a bit cool since we took our Motorport suits and not the Roadcraft suits. Was a great ride, but we want to plan a bit better for this trip. The time we have set aside is May 14th till May 25th. We thought Sedona AZ would be a good home base for day trips. We are giving our self 3 days there. We would like to check out some microbreweries and some interesting places with great roads. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Yeah we home brew so the microbreweries are of a special interest.

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Arizona is all about great roads, save for parts in Phoenix and Tucson and between the two.

Suggestions: I can't speak much for the ride beteween FL and TX, but you might want to take in Big bend NP in TX and ride on through Cloudcroft in NM on your way to AZ. via Silver City. Once you are in AZ, take Rt.191, the Devil's Highway, from Morenci north to Springerville if you can. You can cut west over to Sedona from Springerville.

Sedona Has Oak Creek Brewery, and there are four breweries in Flagstaff: Mogollon (wholesale only, but the local bars carry the brand), Flagstaff Brewery, Beaver Street Brewery and Lumberyard Brewery. All are within staggering distance, so park the bike and get a room downtown.

The weather in the high country is quite variable, so pack gear for cold as well as hot rides. Have fun! WBill

Weather in the Arizona high country can be a crap shoot in May and early June. Several years ago, a friend tried to ride the Devil's highway Memorial Day weekend (also from FLA) and ran into 2 feet of snow! If a snow plow hadn't come along, he might still be there. On the other hand, a couple of years ago we found temps in the 3 digit range in the same area. Just keep a close eye on the weather channel. Once in Sedona, weather things tend to be more moderate. WBill had good information on the Brewery scene.

I did a ride from Phoenix to Tallahassee and back. Going out we did Cloud Croft through Texas to Shreveport, to Vicksburg, down the Natchez Trace to New Orleans, and across the Gulf. The return was to Barber Motorcycle Museum, Memphis, and across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas on US70 to NM, then US 60 back to Phoenix. If we had more time, Big Bend would have been in the route somehow.

Thank you WildBill and Jim.

https://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Arizona_78.html Here you go, Imp! There are great rides just right outside of Phoenix-Tortilla Flats and right outside of Tucson also-Picture Rocks. Give me a PM on May 1.

I sure will give you a PM. Thank you Beemerdons.

Imp said:

I sure will give you a PM. Thank you Beemerdons.

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https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=136760&st=0&p=844509&hl=+devil's%20+highway&fromsearch=1entry844509 Every Spring we ride The Devil's Highway, if I know two weeks ahead of time when you and your wife anticipate arriving in Eastern Arizona, I will set up a Clubs Ride for both Southwest FJR Forum and AZ Beemers. We really enjoy staying at the Sportsman's Lodge in Alpine, we could overnight there and ride '666' in both directions! The Dragon is an absolute "joke" compared to The Devil's Highway! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g29031-d1806984-Reviews-Sportsman_Lodge-Alpine_Arizona.html

Clicky for google maps....

Clicky HERE, HERE, and HERE for more info on the road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w0VHqRl2jU&feature=player_detailpage

As I shoot hand held video, I didn't get too much of the road. Curves galore!

marcusorelius said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w0VHqRl2jU&feature=player_detailpage

As I shoot hand held video, I didn't get too much of the road. Curves galore!

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Excellent video there Mark, thanks for posting this up for Imp. Great moto road, curves galore!

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=143297 Imp, here is some food for thought: You and your wife are cordially invited to attend the AZ Beemers Road Runner Rally.

A lot of AZB Members own/ride FJR's and all makes are warmly welcomed. My Son Seth, Girlfriend Donna and Papa Chuy are booked at "The Prescottonian" BW Hotel! https://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/AZ/Prescott-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-Prescottonian/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=03061&disablenav=false

This is a great website for finding good beer:

www.pubquest.com

Aasland said:

This is a great website for finding good beer:

www.pubquest.com

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Here's every single Microbrewery and Brewpub in the State of Arizona. BeemerDonS has personally inspected each and every one of these establishments and I verify them safe for my FJR Forum Friends. It is the very least that we Irish can do for you folks!

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BISBEE

Electric Brewing Company - Microbrewery

1326 Highway 92 #8

Bisbee, AZ 85603

Ph 520.4325465

www.electricbrewing.com

CAVE CREEK

Black Mountain Brewing - Brewpub

6245 East Cave Creek Road

Cave Creek AZ 85331

Phone 800.228.9742

CHANDLER

BJ's Pizza, Grill, and Brewery - Brewpub

3155 West Chandler Boulevard

Chandler AZ 85226

Ph 480.917.0631

www.bjsbrewhouse.com

Copper Canyon Brewing & Alehouse - Brewpub

5945 West Ray Road

Chandler, AZ 85226

Phone 602.705.9700

www.coppercanyongrill.com

FLAGSTAFF

Beaver Street Brewery - Brewpub

11 S. Beaver St.

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Phone 520.779.0079

www.beaverstreetbrewery.com

Flagstaff Brewing - Brewpub

16 E. Route 66

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Phone 520.773.1442

www.flagbrew.com

Mogollon Brewing Company - Microbrewery

15 N. Agassiz

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Phone 520.773.8950

www.mogollonbrewing.com

GLENDALE

Rock Bottom - Brewpub

7640 West Bell Road

Glendale AZ 85308

Ph 623.878.7343

www.rockbottom.com

JEROME

Jerome Brewery, Deli, Pizza & Cafe - Brewpub

111 Main St.

Jerome, AZ

Phone 520.639.8477

LAKE HAVASU CITY

Barley Brothers Brewery & Grill - Brewpub

1425 McCulloch Blvd.

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Phone 520.505.7837

www.barleybrothers.com

Mudshark Brewing Company - Brewpub

210 Swanson Ave.

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Phone 520.453.2981

NORTH SCOTTSDALE

Rock Bottom - Brewpub Map

8668 East Shea Boulevard

North Scottsdale AZ 85260

Ph. 602-998-7777

www.rockbottom.com

PHOENIX

Rock Bottom Brewery - Brewpub

14205 South 50th Street

Phoenix AZ 85044

Phone 480.598.1300

www.rockbottom.com

Sonora Brewhouse - Brewpub

322 E. Camelback Road

Phoenix, 85012.

Ph 602.279.8909

www.sonorabrewhouse.com

PRESCOTT

Prescott Brewing Company - Brewpub

130 W. Gurley St.

Prescott, AZ

Phone 520.771.2795

SCOTTSDALE

Four Peaks - Brewpub

15730 North Pima Rd.

Scottsdale AZ 85260

Phone 480.991-1795

www.fourpeaks.com

Oggi's Pizza and Brewing

8763 East Bell Road #101

Scottsdale AZ 85260

Phone 480.699.7604

Papago Brewing

7107 East McDowell Road

Scottsdale AZ 85257

Ph 480.425.7439

www.papagobrewing.com

Pinnacle Peak Brewery - Brewpub

10426 E. Jomax Road

Scottsdale, AZ

Phone 480.563.5133

www.pppatio.com

Rock Bottom - Brewpub

21001 North Tatum Boulevard

Scottsdale AZ 85050

Ph 480.513.9125

www.rockbottom.com

Unlikely Cowboy Restaurant Brewery - Brewpub

20751 North Pima #100

Scottsdale AZ 85255

Ph 480.502.5557

www.unlikelycowboybrewery.com

Uptown Brewery No. 2 - Brewpub

6910 E. Shea Blvd.

Scottsdale, AZ

Phone 602.905.5200

www.uptownbrewery.com

SEDONA

Oak Creek Brewing Company - Microbrewery

2050 Yavapai Drive

Sedona, AZ 86336

Phone 520.204.1300

www.oakcreekbrew.com

Oak Creek Pub - Microbrewery

366 Hwy 179

Sedona, AZ 86336

Phone 928-282-3300

www.oakcreekpub.com

TEMPE

Four Peaks Brewing Company - Microbrewery

1340 E. Eighth St.

Tempe, AZ

Phone 602.303.9967

www.fourpeaks.com

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company - Brewpub

420 South Mill

Tempe, AZ

Phone 602.736.0033

www.gordonbiersch.com

Rio Salado Brewing - Microbrewery

1520 West Mineral Rd.

Tempe, AZ 85283

Phone 602.755.1590

Streets Of New York - Brewpub

1470 E. Southern Ave.

Tempe, AZ 85282

Phone 602.777.9600

www.uptownbrewery.com

TOMBSTONE

Helldorado Brewing

107 Toughnut Street

Tombstone, AZ 85638

Ph 520.4573535

TUCSON

Gentle Ben's - Brewpub

865 E. University Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85719

Phone 520.624.4177

www.gentlebens.com

Nimbus Brewing - Microbrewery

3850 East 44th Street #138

Tucson AZ 85713

Phone 520.745.9175

Thunder Canyon Brewery - Brewpub

7401 N. LaCholla Blvd.

Tucson, AZ

Phone 520.797.2652