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Desert_Captain
Nov 14, 2018Explorer III
Just rode this route last month on my motorcycle {Indian Springfield}, 36 to 117 is only 21 miles and then you have a nice long ride through the Malpais Refuge/Wilderness. The road is 2 lane, mostly flat, with lots of curves but little if any shoulder.
Got chased most of the way from Show Low by fast-moving, severe thunderstorms but managed to stay dry until I hit Albuquerque. Any rain can become snow or worse quickly due to the elevation. Gas up before leaving Show Low, once you hit I-40 you will have lots of options but not many choices until then. You will be about 79 miles west of Albuquerque when you merge onto I-40
Definitely an interesting route, just take your time and enjoy the scenery.
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Got chased most of the way from Show Low by fast-moving, severe thunderstorms but managed to stay dry until I hit Albuquerque. Any rain can become snow or worse quickly due to the elevation. Gas up before leaving Show Low, once you hit I-40 you will have lots of options but not many choices until then. You will be about 79 miles west of Albuquerque when you merge onto I-40
Definitely an interesting route, just take your time and enjoy the scenery.
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