STAR BQ Day Rides
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STAR BQ Day Rides |
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Jakes Corner Ride This ride takes you to Jakes Corner, yes there really is a place called Jake’s Corner, and yes this is where the 2008 movie Jake’s Corner was filmed. So while you are here take a walk through the old general store or stop and have a bite of some real home cooking and relax before heading on to the old mining town of Miami. There are some great views and a lot of history along this ride so take your time and enjoy. On this ride there are some elevation changes so dress appropriately. This ride is approximately 222 miles round trip.
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South Mountain Ride Take a leisurely ride to the top of South Mountain Park. The park’s lookout point rises over 1000 feet above the desert floor and provides a spectacular view of Phoenix. This ride is approximately 21 miles round trip. Word of Caution This ride is not for beginners and all should be careful on the ride. There are tight turns with narrow roads and steep drop offs. There are few guard rails and the scenery on the way up and down is beautiful. Be sure to pay attention to the road.
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Payson / Camp Verde Ride On this ride you will be taking a journey through the Arizona desert into the higher elevations where you will be going through the Prescott National Forest. You will be taken on a wonderful ride up Highway 87 into Payson. While you in Payson, take some time and visit some of the great places to eat and relax before continuing on your ride up Hwy 87 / AZ-260. Approximately 11 miles north of Payson is the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. If you have time, the Tonto Natural Bride is quite a sight standing 183 feet high and over a 400 foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. Continuing your ride, the next stop is Camp Verde. Camp Verde’s elevation is 3,147 ft so be prepared for cooler weather. One of Camp Verde’s tourist attractions is the Montezuma Castle National Monument which resides just north of Camp Verde. From here you will start your decent back down into the valley of the sun “Phoenix”. This ride is approximately 260 miles round trip.
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North Valley Ride Take a journey to see some of the beauty the Arizona desert has to offer. This ride takes you past one of the man made lakes in Arizona. At the Saguaro Lake Marina visit the Lakeshore Restaurant where you can set on the patio overlooking the lake while enjoying good food and drinks. Also on this ride you will pass through the town of Fountain Hills. Yes this town does have one of the world’s highest fountains with a plume of water that shoots 560 feet into the sky that is visible for miles. The fountain goes off every hour on the hour for 15 minutes and is a must see on your trip. This ride is approximately 127 miles round trip.
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