These are the best adventure motorcycle rides in southeast Arizona. I’ve been putting this list together for over 8 years and it includes over 3,000 miles of my favorite paved and non-paved roads. There are currently 26 rides including 15 loops and 11 “XC” or “extra credit” rides. The loop rides begin and end at the Jonquil Motel in Bisbee, AZ and range between 17-300+ miles in length. The XC rides are shorter and more challenging than the regular loop rides.
Warning: Back-road travel can be hazardous. Road conditions can change quickly based on a variety of factors including the weather. Please respect road closures, the environment and the local population. Leave no trace, know your limits and carry plenty of water.
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Loop – Bisbee Tour
Easy | 17 mile loop – Explore the character and culture of America’s southernmost mile-high city
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Loop – Chiricahua Mountains
Easy/Intermediate | 214 mile loop through the magnificent Chiricahua Mountains
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Loop – Mount Graham
Easy | 300 mile out-and-back ride up spectacular pavement to the top of SE Arizona’s tallest mountain
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Loop – Mount Lemmon – Reddington
Easy/Intermediate | 312 mile loop – An all-day ride up the backside of Mount Lemmon and down the scenic Catalina Highway.
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Loop – Parker Canyon Lake
Easy | 135 mile loop – Ride dirt roads to the lake and then pavement back to Bisbee
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Loop – Patagonia
Easy | 148 mile loop – A classic ride through the mountains and grasslands of SE Arizona
