Tombstone 308 km
This ride starts at a grocery store at the corner of Houghton and Broadway Blvd on the east side of Tucson.
Ride to Tombstone
Description: Route is out and back. In Tucson we ride on Old Spanish Trail. Down south, we pass through Sonoita and Elgin, Arizona’s wine country. Turnaround is the Old Court House in Tombstone where you can get a good look at the western town.
Distance: 308 km (192 miles)
Services and Checkpoints: Convenience stores every 30 miles. Route is very remote with few services. Take advantage of services when you see them.
Best time to go: October to April.
Most of the route is low traffic roads with no shoulder.
Elevation: Strongly rolling. Total elevation gain is 8,032 feet.