Over the years I've ridden thru the Butterfield Stage route, just N of the highway between Maricopa and Gila Bend, several times, the last probably in '08, as the BLM closed the area to motorized traffic "for 2 or 3 years...", and I wanted to check whether or not it was open to 'motorized traffic' yet. First time I rode it was on my KLR w/ a buddy on his Ural.
I've EVEN hiked it (13 miles!!!) w/ members of a hiking club, and here are some pics from that....
The next pic is of the area of the cistern,
then following the stage route, W to E.
VERY historic, but I was NOT 'up-for-hiking' it yesterday..., just wanted to see IF it was open to riding.
I've EVEN hiked it (13 miles!!!) w/ members of a hiking club, and here are some pics from that....
The next pic is of the area of the cistern,
then following the stage route, W to E.
VERY historic, but I was NOT 'up-for-hiking' it yesterday..., just wanted to see IF it was open to riding.