4. Young to Winona
YOUNG TO WINONA – 135 miles
The saguaro cactus and dry deserts make way to ponderosa pine, towering cliffs and dramatic canyons in Section 4. You get a sense for this change almost immediately as the road climbs onto the Mogollon Rim, an escarpment that marks the edge of Colorado Plateau. You can expect a reasonable amount of weekend camping traffic early in this section but expect to see fewer people the further north you go. The route meanders north through one of the largest pine forests in the world, with ample camping opportunities.
Fuel and supplies are available in nearby Clints Well. The terrain near Long Lake and Kinnikinick Lake can be quite rocky, with one optional Harder section and incredible views of the San Francisco Peaks in the distance.
4. Young to Winona
YOUNG TO WINONA – 135 miles
The saguaro cactus and dry deserts make way to ponderosa pine, towering cliffs and dramatic canyons in Section 4. You get a sense for this change almost immediately as the road climbs onto the Mogollon Rim, an escarpment that marks the edge of Colorado Plateau. You can expect a reasonable amount of weekend camping traffic early in this section but expect to see fewer people the further north you go. The route meanders north through one of the largest pine forests in the world, with ample camping opportunities.
Fuel and supplies are available in nearby Clints Well. The terrain near Long Lake and Kinnikinick Lake can be quite rocky, with one optional Harder section and incredible views of the San Francisco Peaks in the distance.
Bear Canyon Lake & Campground
Bear Canyon Lake & Campground
Clints Well - Food & Gas
Clints Well – Food & Gas Clints Well is a small outpost with a post office and the service riders need if they get here in the evening. This town has an RV resort cabin rentals and tent spots (open May 1 – Oct 15) and a national forest campground with even more camp sites. The Mustang Gas Station has regular unleaded gas and a food mart. The cafe in town has changed ownership and is sometimes closed. Clints Well is about 9.5 miles west on Highway 87 from the AZBDR. Visit Website »
Flagstaff - Food, Gas, Lodging
Horseshoe Vista
Horseshow Vista
Kinnickinick Lake
Kinnickinick Lake Kinnikinick Lake is a day-use lake located 38 mi south of Flagstaff in North Central Arizona within the Coconino National Forest. Prairies of juniper surround the lake and typically abound with pronghorn. Bald eagles are often seen during the fall and winter months. Visit Website »
Knoll Lake Campground
Knoll Lake & Campground Visit Website »
Mogollon Rim Vistor Center
Mogollon Rim Visitor Center Perched on the edge of the Mogollon Rim, this visitor’s center offers spectacular views of the forested mountains, lakes, and valleys to the south. Inside this diminutive log cabin, travelers are welcomed by a helpful, friendly staff as well as displays and information on topics of local interest. Visit Website »
Mormon Lake - Food, Gas, Lodging
Mormon Lake Country Store
Myrtle Point Lookout
Myrtle Point Lookout A short side road takes riders to this viewpoint at the end of Myrtle Point on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. The road is unsigned but is 300-C if you happen to find a sign. It’s a three-quarter mile ride both ways to this viewpoint. Visit Website »
Promontory Butte Lookout
Promontory Butte Lookout Promontory Butte is one of the best places to view the vast forested lands below the Mogollon Rim. The butte juts out nearly two miles from the rest of the rim to give visitors a stunning view southward. Forest Road 764 turns south off the Mogollon Rim Road and meanders for 3.5 miles to the viewpoint. Park back a way and walk out to the point and stay back from loose edges on the cliff. Don’t forget your camera at your motorcycle. Visit Website »
Walnut Canyon National Monument
AZBDR POI
Willow Springs Lake Camping
Willow Springs Lake Camping
Winona - Food & Gas
Winona – Food & Gas Winona is a small, populated place in Coconino County in the northern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. At one time it was also called Walnut, and Winona’s railroad station was renamed Darling in honor of an engineer. Visit Website »
Woods Canyon Lake & Campgrounds
Woods Canyon Lake & Campgrounds Visit Website »
AZ4 - Young to Winona
AZ4 ALT Harder - Optional Route
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