
San Francisco Peaks Scenic Loop & Diablo Burger- EAST
July 28
San Francisco Peaks Scenic Loop & Diablo Burger- East Valley
July 28, 2025
$139
Here’s a Kindred annual trek that kicks off in historic Flagstaff, with a stop for lunch at Diablo Burger, an Arizona local foods-based burger joint. Lunch alone is worth the drive! Diablo Burger partners with local farmers, ranchers, bakers, cheesemakers, brewers, vintners… to create “landscape-scale conservation that you can taste.” Which is just a lot of fancy talk for the best cheeseburger in the American Southwest. We’ll order off a huge menu, then settle on the patio with our award-winning burgers, fries, and soft drinks—and it’s all included! Later, we’ll head north on Highway 180, better known as the San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road, one of Arizona’s most beautiful scenic byways—a loop that takes us all the way around Arizona’s highest mountain—winding through a land of pine forests and aspen groves, open prairies, and rustic homesteads. This incredible tour offers a great escape from the heat of the Valley! Make a reservation and join us—you’ll be glad you did!
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
Departure Locations — We can only guarantee pick-up from the locations listed below. If you’re requesting pick-up from an unofficial location, please call our office at 480-497-2478 to confirm. It never hurts to ask!
Scottsdale:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8888 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The Scottsdale pickup location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea Blvd.
Phoenix:
Paradise Valley Community Center
17402 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Paradise Valley Community Center is easily found on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. No overnights. No Late-nights
Mesa:
Mesa Doubletree Hotel
1011 W. Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
This is the Fiesta Mall region, and the Hilton Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head east to Holmes. Park and wait for the bus at the west end of the hotel parking lot.