Black Range, Gila National Forest, Hwy 59, October 2012

And the sign says No Gas Food or Lodging Next 121 Miles

So this is our excuse for going camping on a beautiful fall weekend in October: to ride this gorgeous streatch of lonesome highway through the forested mountains at the northern end of the Black Range. And what a fine ride! A 60-mile round-trip of steep, roller-coaster climbs and fast decents. A cyclists idea of a good time. Would have kept going too but we ran out of pavement.


The bikes are out and ready to go.

There are no campgrounds in this area so camping is at large in pull-offs along forest roads. Mostly these places are used by hunters since this remote part of the forest isn't a destination for many people. Just us, the coyotes & deer.







The gentle part of the road leading to the mountains.

Wish I'd have taken more pictures of the great scenery. Maybe I'll remember the camera bag next time I get on the bike.

Thanks for viewing. Till next time.
Jackie

The General Store at Winston.