We’re off to explore Arizona’s Forest Road 300—The Old Rim Road. Our journey kicks off in Payson, where we’ll enjoy some fantastic Mexican food, on self, at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant—a great favorite, not only with the locals but also with Ari-zona Highways who named El Rancho one of the top 25 restaurants in the state. Later we’ll make our way along a stretch of the Mogollon Rim—a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long—beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “muggy-own” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most epic views that the state of Arizona has to offer. We’ll experience scenery that is always changing, traveling through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and later intersecting with what was once General Crook’s Trail—a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General Crook during the American Indian Wars. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, on into the Coconino National Forest, and then make our way into the Pine/Strawberry region before heading back to the Valley. This is a Kindred Tours Classic and we hope you’ll join us!
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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.

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.