666 STOC?

[George]

I see that 666 STOC is not on the events list. Have I been cancelled? ;^)

Hannagan Meadow, north of Clifton and south of Alpine, AZ on US-191 old US-666.) This is basically just a lunch run, but most will have to overnight at least once to get there.

Think of this as Moonshine West, with twisties. US-191 between Clifton and Alpine is prolly the best road in Arizona.

http://www.hannaganmeadow.com/

No formal arrangements have been made but I'll set it up on my way east in April

Dates: 7-7-07 and 8-8-08

George

[Mellow]

I'll get it on the list George. Thank you sir.

[AzDesertRider]

July 7th is a Saturday. I'm in.

[BigTom]

Me too. Might be a small group from Yuma?

[tommyboy]

I was on that road through Wilcox to Eager (and the Dodge Phelps Morenci mine) about 5 years ago on my way to Canada. It was a great road - especially the Gold Wing we saw in a tree! (oops! missed that corner)

Tom

[George]

Notice on the Hannagan Meadows web site that they don't do lunch during the summer. Might have to find a near-by alternative. Anything in Alpine will prolly work, but Hannagan's meadow is the Moonshine of route 666!

More info to follow.

BTW, any more input on the new T-shirt logo?
SPORT TOURING!
Go a little FASTER
Go a little FARTHER

[Raven]

There's a great little diner in Alpine.

Last time I was there was several years ago but the food was good and the service was great.

If I'm in AZ in July, I'll be there (thinking about maybe doing a 48/10 this summer but haven't decided on the dates yet).

[sam7]

We will be up at our place in Pinetop that week and I bring the Wing up there for the summer so I should be able to make it over there for lunch.

[dteel]

Any scouting on accomidations for us guys that may need an over nighter to make it happen?

[motomac]

George, as much as I would like to join you folks, Wing Ding always falls on the first week in July. I'll be out West, but a bit to the north in Billings MT. And unlike the BBQ deal in Texas, the SO will be with me for this one!!! That is if she is still my SO by then!!!!!

[BigTom]

George or Bob might should handle this, but...

I'll probably spend the night in STafford. I'm thinking I'll take one of my patented 'short cuts' and wobble around South and East of Phoenix Friday. End plan is down from Globe to STafford.

I do know that there is a couple of Motels (a 6, I think) and a restaurant or two at the Wilcox exchange, for those coming off the slab. Benson probably has better accomodations...

[motomac]

There's a Motel 6 in Benson and Wilcox.

[AzDesertRider]

Last Years "Twist n Shout" rally was hq'd at the Road Inn in Springervill. Not a bad place to stay at the top end of the 666.

[George]

My only commitment is to set up lunch. Lazy? Yes! BTDT? Yes, 2!

If I can't get lunch at Hannagan Meadows Lodge, we'll prolly end up in Alpine. It's the nearest civilization. I recommend STafford/Clifton on the south end (Rode Inn in Clifton worked fine last year) and Springerville/Eabar on the north end. (I've stayed there at various places.) I plan to be at the lunch stop (TBA) from about 11 to 1 on 7-7-07.

More to come,

[AZST]

*...blip...*

This ride just made my 'radar'

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[LarryKathy]

We'd like to join you all, also!

LarryKathy

[George]

I'm headed down there on Thursday/Friday this week to check out the possibilities. More updates in the near future.

[Mark]

Looks like we might have more than just the 3 who went on 6/6/6!
Cool!

Mark

[BigTom]

Well, the only reason I wasn't there last year was very poor scheduling. What rational being could have possibly put a culturally signifigant date like 6/6/06 on a Tuesday? One of only 2 days per week that I can't be gone? I'm telling you.....

[George]

Well, the only<snip> What rational being could have possibly put a culturally signifigant date like 6/6/06 on a Tuesday? <snip>

Pope Gregory XIII, back in 1542. You had over 460 years to get it straightened out, procrastinator. ;^)

[George]

Good news from Hannagan's Meadow:
(http://www.hannaganmeadow.com/map.php)

There WILL be lunch at
Hannagan Meadow Lodge (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/www.hannaganmeadow.com)
on
7-7-07
(Attend this event - click here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=116&day=2007-7-7&c=1))

They are gonna fire up the grill starting May 28 and will have hot lunch (basic burgers and dogs with sides) every Saturday and Sunday. So, we're on for lunch on 7-7-7.

Make yur best choice for accomodations at Safford or Eagar or wherever, and join me for lunch between
noon and 2.
I plan to arrive around 11 and stay thru the lunch break.

Accomodations are available at the Lodge (9 rooms?) and some of the cabins will sleep up to 8. As of last Saturday, only 2 cabins had been reserved.

I need to get a head count, and prolly really ought'a have a web page, ala MoonSTOC. Any help out there?

[dteel]

Blip, blip, this event is still showing on my radar. Tom, are you Bob and friend Ray making any plans for this event? Any ideas on the route out of Yuma?

We'll have to see if this will work out, but I've been anxious to get a chance at those roads in that area.

[BigTom]

George finally got his calander straightened out, this is on a SATURDAY. Yep, I'm going to be there. Bob and Ray, I think, too.

No route, as yet. Just some ideas....

[AzDesertRider]

Yup, I'm in fa-sho. Ride up through salt river, show low & springervill is awesome! Or?

[George]

Hmmmm, STarting to sound like an event. The lunch providers want an idea of how many to expect. Do we have a sign up spot on the event forum?

<checking>

yes, we do. Please stick yur name in the "Attend (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=116&day=2007-7-7&c=1)" list if you plan to come to this event FOR LUNCH. Yur sleeping arrangements I leave entirely up to each individual. I'll be there fur sur.

[dteel]

Hmmmm, STarting to sound like an event. The lunch providers want an idea of how many to expect. Do we have a sign up spot on the event forum?

<checking>

yes, we do. Please stick yur name in the "Attend" list if you plan to come to this event FOR LUNCH. Yur sleeping arrangements I leave entirely up to each individual. I'll be there fur sur.



ARRRRGGGGG,

Ok, I'm going to have to admit to some forum ignorance here. I don't know how to sign up for an event. I searched but didn't find the instructions. I know Mellow posted them but I'll be darned if I can find them. Maybe that would be a good sticky on the event forum?

I'm throwing myself on the mercy of the board and asking for help here.

[Uncle Phil]

Here's a nice shot of the road sign I took in 02 when I was doing my canyon run and was headed to/from Four Corners.

[BigTom]

Dana

Find the 'Front Page" of the site. Events will be listed on the left hand side, scroll down, find 666SToc, click attend. This one is really easy, from there. It's a lunch count only...They have to know how many hot doggies to order:)

I was thinking about like you, Bob. Depends how much time is available. Some very nice roads in that area...

[Mellow]

I also updated George's first post here...

[dteel]

Ok, I think I know a way to make this happen. I have some friends that live on the North East side of Phoenix. If I leave on the 6th and preposition myself in Phoenix I can make this awesome ride and never spend a dime on lodging. I think this might just make it work. Now to find out if my friends will be in town that weekend.

I've taken the liberty to plan out a ride route from the NE Phoenix area (ignore the details). So what do you think, is this a workable plan? According to MS Streets this will put me in Hangman Medows at 11:11AM (am I a master planner or what?).
.
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[Mark]

Dana,

Know that riding from Phoenix to Clifton takes at least 4 hours at speeds that will keep you looking over your shoulder and as far ahead as you can see (lots of hills and curves will keep you nervous too).

The ride up to Hannagan's meadow is not one that you can rush... I'm suggesting that you're fooling yourself if you think you can make the lunch without staying somewhere either near Clifton or near Show Low...

Mark

[BigTom]

Ray and I (Bob may have been part, too) talked about it, I think Wilcox or Benson probably for us. Probably better (read cheaper) motels in Benson:)

[AzDesertRider]

I have ridden the 666 in both directions, north & south, up was funner! Maybe better to stay down south & ride up to the meadow for lunch?

[BigTom]

North being up, that was my plan, too.

Benson or Wilcox still work...

Did you know the Sioux have 6 directions? North, South, East, West, Up, Down. Makes perfect sense to me:)

[Mark]

Safford or Clifton...

Mark

[Raven]

Nothing much in Clifton. Your best bet is Safford. There's an Econo Lodge (http://www.placesofamerica.com/hotels/100/1001509_Econo_Lodge_Arizona_Safford.html), Comfort Inn (http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=AZ042&amp;promo=gglocal), Best Western (http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/selectHotel.do;jsessionid=CAF25E853DB452D0FF9ED27D 9770E4EA), Quality Inn and Days Inn (http://www.destinationsafford.com/) in Safford.

There's also camping available at Granville, AZ (http://www.camparizona.com/Campsites/WhiteMtnsCampsites/Granville.htm) (just north of Morenci/Clifton). One can also camp at Hannigan's Meadow (http://www.camparizona.com/Campsites/WhiteMtnsCampsites/Hannagan.htm).

There are also cabins in Alpine for those that would prefer to head south to Hannigan's Meadow (not to mention cabins at Hannigan's Meadow).

For a real "roadtrip" feel you can also stay at the WigWam Motel (http://www.galerie-kokopelli.com/wigwam/) in Holbrook! :D

[dteel]

Dana,

Know that riding from Phoenix to Clifton takes at least 4 hours at speeds that will keep you looking over your shoulder and as far ahead as you can see (lots of hills and curves will keep you nervous too).

The ride up to Hannagan's meadow is not one that you can rush... I'm suggesting that you're fooling yourself if you think you can make the lunch without staying somewhere either near Clifton or near Show Low...

Mark

Mark, it wouldn't be the first time I was fooling myself. I was planning on hitting the road and start rolling at 0600, that leaves a generous 5 hours to get there. If I'm reading you right then the confusion has to do with the direction of travel. In my loop, it was my intention to travel clockwise not counter-clockwise. I expect that makes a difference. MS Streets has me arriving a little before 6pm back in Phoenix with a hour and a half for lunch.

Does that make sense? I've never traveled these roads before so I am asking for advice from those that have.

Thanks,

[Mark]

That makes a *lot* more sense.

I like riding as I climb more than riding down hill through beautiful scenery and twisties...
Counter clockwise for me.

Mark

[Raven]

Clockwise should work well for you. From PHX to Payson on 87 is nice and easy - good sweepers on a 4-lane divided hwy. You can move at a fairly decent clip and not have to worry about passing the slooowwww RVs as your climbing to Payson. Sometimes the road is covered with LEOs other times it's practically empty. It's an easy 90mph+ road (not that I'd ever do that) on non-LEO days! :D From Payson to Showlow is kind of luck of the draw. Some days you can book pretty well but other days it's covered up with RVs and slow movers with limited passing opportunities. Also be very aware of ELK (a riding buddy got killed on that road when he hit an elk). Your route from ShowLow to Alpine is usually fairly empty so you can move at a fine pace along there. Hannigan's Meadow to Morenci is the really twisty part and you should allow around 2 hours to make the 60 miles (especially if there are any cars out). 70 from Safford back to PHX is, again, luck of the draw. It does tend to be fairly consistently patroled by LEOs and there tends to be a good bit of traffic so your pretty much stuck at the speed limit with limited passing opportunities.

Your route is totally do-able and you should make lunch with no problems.


BTW, 60 from Globe to ShowLow is nice road as well - Salt River Canyon has lots of great sweepers but also tends towards RVs and limited passing.

.

[Mark]

Sorry Raven; but, no, no, no.
No 87 to Payson to Show Low go 60 to Show Low... The Salt River Canyon...

Mark

[Raven]

Oh, I agree completely regarding Salt River Canyon BUT I was referring to Dana's map route laid out above. So, the above info was regarding that particular route! :D

[Mark]

Oh, I agree completely regarding Salt River Canyon BUT I was referring to Dana's map route laid out above. So, the above info was regarding that particular route! :D

Boy... I sure wish I had a snappy come back...:o: :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:
:D
Mark

[dteel]

I have to admit that part of the confusion could have been caused by my MS Streets file. When I loaded it off the web it changed the route from my original plan as pictured in the attached jpg file. For some reason it rerouted using 60 vice 87. What I did was reopen the file and added lots more way-points so it forced the route I originally intended.

Mark if you were looking at the MS Street file vice just looking at the jpg file, that would explain why you and Raven were on different pages.

The question I have is if it is possible to do the route from either direction. If Bob, Tom and Ray are going to spend the night in Stafford then I would love to hook up with them for the ride to Hannagan Meadow vice riding solo the entire route. I might even see what it's like to ride behind Tom if that's possible.

I guess that might depend on what time Bob, Tom and Ray plan on leaving in the morning. I'm pretty sure that level of planning hasn't happened yet. But MS Streets says that I can be in Stafford 9am if I leave Phoenix at 6am

[Raven]

Hey Dana,

You definitely can do it in the other direction and hook up with folks in Safford for the cruise up. Be aware that it's good to allow between 2-3 hours to make it up to Hannagan Meadow from Clifton (especially if it's your first time up the road). Obviously one can take it faster if they've an idea of what to expect.

Depending on where you are in Phoenix and the number of RVs out, allow between 3 to 3.5 hours to make it to Safford on 60/70.

Remember, it's the Saturday after the 4th of July so there's likely to be a lot of RVs on the move!

[George]

Here's a pic of the Lodge at Hannagan Meadow. <gotta try again to make this work!>
http://thumb7.webshots.net/t/57/557/0/13/53/2713013530052831307AzXaBZ_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2713013530052831307AzXaBZ)

[Mellow]

YOU DID IT!!!!.. see, you can teach old dogs new tricks...

[George]

YOU DID IT!!!!.. see, you can teach old dogs new tricks...

That would be an "old Catt". Oh, and no cat jokes _or_ recipes. ;^)

[BikemanKZ]

For those of you coming from the east, in New Mexico, I would recommend going west from Caballo Lake, on 152, through Hilsboro, Kingston and into Silver City, NM. You wont be disapointed! Then head out 180 to Mule Creek and west on 78 into AZ, Clifton and Morenci. Then you will be doing the fun part of 666 south to north, which I think is the better way.

[dteel]

Well, my plans to stay at my friends house in Phoenix just washed out. Seems that he's going to be out of town. Now I need to see about lodging. Tom where are you and Bob staying? Raven says Stafford is the best bet.

I'd like to combine plans and maybe share a room. Were you guys thinking of heading out Friday then? I know, I know, I have lots of questions.

MS Streets says it's 518 miles from El Cajon to Stafford.

[Raven]

Well, my plans to stay at my friends house in Phoenix just washed out. Seems that he's going to be out of town. Now I need to see about lodging. Tom where are you and Bob staying? Raven says Stafford is the best bet.

I'd like to combine plans and maybe share a room. Were you guys thinking of heading out Friday then? I know, I know, I have lots of questions.

MS Streets says it's 518 miles from El Cajon to Stafford.

Safford

no T
:D

[dteel]

Safford

no T
:D


Ok, but MS Streets still says it's 518 miles from El Cajon.

Geesh, ask twenty questions and the one that gets answered is the one I didn't ask. :D :D :D :D

Thanks Raven, but if I corrected my previous post, no one would know what you were talking about.....hehe

[AzDesertRider]

Hi Dana,

no solid plans. Maybe stay in STafford or Safford, not sure yet :D Once again, you have to ride right by here to get there though. We'll work something out. I gotta get this damn Hawaii trip behind me first....:eek:

[BigTom]

Quote by AzDesertRider
I gotta get this damn Hawaii trip behind me first....

Alas, poor Bob!

[Raven]

I suppose after 666STOC they'll probably change their name to

STafford


:D


BTW, I'm thinking about camping at Granville.

[Mark]

Alas, poor Bob!

Yeah... into each life a little rain must fall...

Poor Bob... he just has to go...

[oldscout1]

I just might be able to make this ride also...hope to see you all there....

[George]

Don't forget to plug in to the ATTEND button on the home page.

[dmulk]

Don't forget to plug in to the ATTEND button on the home page.


Dana: I am thinking about making this one. It was great riding with you and Vicki last week. Anyway, let me know what your sleeping accommodation plans are and maybe we can pair up for the ride. :)

George: How about changing the name to "GeorgeSTOC" or 004STOC or something... hehe.

Cheers!

<D>

[George]

Dana: I am thinking about making this one. It was great riding with you and Vicki last week. Anyway, let me know what your sleeping accommodation plans are and maybe we can pair up for the ride. :)

George: How about changing the name to "GeorgeSTOC" or 004STOC or something... hehe.

Cheers!

<D>

I've thought about changing it to CoronadoTrailSTOC. The 666 name does have that negative connotation. ;^)

Last year (666 on 6-6-6) the road was closed the following week by forest fires (If ya find yurself in hell just keep on going. You may get out before the Devil knows yur there! ;^)

[George]

All: don't forget to click the "Attend" button if yur gonna do this ride. I need to let the folks at Hannagan Meadow know how many to expect for lunch.

Also: there will be T-shirts (design in progress.) Notice will appear here and at the vendors forum when available. ONLY pre-orders will be filled _at the event!_

I'm gonna do some "not event related" shirts as well and sell'em on the vendors forum, too. Any "profits" go to Ride For Kids."

[Mellow]

Doesn't matter what you call it.. .people will show up, great place to ride and great friends.

[dteel]

Dana: I am thinking about making this one. It was great riding with you and Vicki last week. Anyway, let me know what your sleeping accommodation plans are and maybe we can pair up for the ride. :)

George: How about changing the name to "GeorgeSTOC" or 004STOC or something... hehe.

Cheers!

<D>


Dan,

Other than trying to make plans to stay for free in Phoenix that fell through I haven't made any plans. If you would like to split a hotel room for a night or two I'm game. I was hoping that Tom, Ray and Bob would solidify plans so we could match ours to theirs. If we plan first, I guess, they will just have to match us. I assume you read the rest of this thread, was thinking of getting a room in some town that starts with an "S", can't remember if it's suppose to have a "T" in it or not, but I think that should be our goal. I was planning on taking Friday off and using it to get in the area. After that my plan was pretty weak. We can talk about it though.

Oh, buy the way George, 666STOC is fine by me, after all, what's in a name?

[AzDesertRider]

Hi Guy's I'm Flexible & will just "fall In" and work a plan around yours, really looking forward to this ride, big time. I got to do Legoland this weekend & Hawaii next month... then it's all commitments will be to riding... :)

[BigTom]

So, Bob. How was LegoLand?

Ray and I aren't so good at advanced planning. As everybody here knows. I'm sure it will be Friday riding to the 'staging' area for Saturday's adventure. I am also looking forward to this ride...

[AzDesertRider]

So, Bob. How was LegoLand?

Ray and I aren't so good at advanced planning. As everybody here knows. I'm sure it will be Friday riding to the 'staging' area for Saturday's adventure. I am also looking forward to this ride...


Hi Tom,

Taking the grand-girls to Legoland this Sat. Gotta do the grampa thing to earn more riding time :D


I too will be riding to somewhere on Friday as a staging area for Saturday & prolly home on Sunday... hey, that's starting to sound like a plan...

[AZST]

Ok, I'm in. (for the 666 ride, not Legoland--BTDT!)

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[George]

Adding shirt info to the sticky and on vendor page. Order yours now. The only way to get the 666 sihrt is to BE THERE on 7-7-07.

[dteel]

Reservations made for Safford on Friday night at the Comfort Inn. Now it's just a matter of seeing who's there and who's not.

[Raven]

Hey Dana,
I'll probably ride over from Tucson on Saturday morning. Let me know what time breakfast is in S(T)afford!

Glad you're gonna make it.

BTW, I was just out there on Memorial Day and the road is in good shape. There's a bit of gravel in a few of the curves on the lower end but over-all the chipseal has firmed up nicely.

[dteel]

Hey Dana,
I'll probably ride over from Tucson on Saturday morning. Let me know what time breakfast is in S(T)afford!

Glad you're gonna make it.

BTW, I was just out there on Memorial Day and the road is in good shape. There's a bit of gravel in a few of the curves on the lower end but over-all the chipseal has firmed up nicely.

I heard from AZST and AzDesertRider and they are staying at the same hotel. I think they were planning on taking advantage of the continental breakfast. I don't see any reason you can't join us for that. As for when, my best guess would be around 7am, but maybe Bryan and Bob will pitch in with some guesses of their own.

Glad to hear that the road is ready for some guests. I'm spoiled by the terrific roads here in SoCal so I have extremely high standards! LOL

It will be good to ride with you again. Sorry to say this will be a solo trip for me, Vicki can't make it this time. Gosh, who's going to break my fall if I tip over again?

[dteel]

Ok, I'm firming up my schedule. The good news.....Vicki will be joining me on this trip!!! Wooohooooo!

My plan is to leave El Cajon and mostly super slab it as far a possible arriving in Safford sometime around 4-5 pm on Friday. My basic route and time frame is delineated in the MS Streets file attached.

If your plans coincide, then we can ride together. Glossblk06, if you and Kitty are coming, now would be a good time to speak up!

[SupraSabre]

Ok, I'm firming up my schedule. The good news.....Vicki will be joining me on this trip!!! Wooohooooo!

My plan is to leave El Cajon and mostly super slab it as far a possible arriving in Safford sometime around 4-5 pm on Friday. My basic route and time frame is delineated in the MS Streets file attached.

If your plans coincide, then we can ride together. Glossblk06, if you and Kitty are coming, now would be a good time to speak up!

Hummm....I just might see if I could get a kitchen pass for that weekend. My only problem would be I can't leave Friday until around noon from San Bernardino (from work). You know, that little four letter word... :work2:

But I'm sure I could get into Safford by 9pm.... :rolleyes:

[dteel]

Bob, why did you have to mention *work*, here we were having a nice civilized conversation.....

[SupraSabre]

Bob, why did you have to mention *work*, here we were having a nice civilized conversation.....

Because that (and the wife) is what is keeping me from being able to ride more! :work2: