The Show Low Loop is a paved ride located in Central Arizona.
Starting in Show Low, this ride follows US Highway 60 from Show Low to Globe, Arizona. Along this stretch the road climbs and descends across several hills and canyons including a big drop into and climb out of the Salt River Canyon.
From Globe, this loop turns North and West towards Payson. Be sure to take in the views at Roosevelt Lake and the Roosevelt Dam. If you are up for a short hike, plan a visit to the cliff dwellings at the Tonto National Monument. After Roosevelt Lake, the path twists and turns before joining highway 87 into Payson.
From Payson, this loop turns back East and winds its way past the Mongollon Rim Visitor Center and back to the starting point in Show Low.
Location: Eastern Arizona
Approximate Mileage: 250 miles
Estimated Riding Time: 4.50 Hours
Surface: Paved
Attractions: Cedar Canyon Bridge, Becker Butte Lookout, Lower Northside Overlook, Salt River Canyon Jail Cell, Salt River Canyon Viewpoint, Mcmillenville Historical Marker, Old Dominion Historical Mine Park, Gila County Historical Museum, Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt Lake Visitor Center, Roosevelt Dam Overlook, Al Sieber Memorial, Paleo Site Monument, Mongollon Rim Visitor Center
Show Low Loop
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Our digital routes are designed to operate in most GPS devices. In addition to GPSs, our routes should work with several smartphone apps. They will NOT work on Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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