@@ScottyADV Apache trail is open again, as of this month I think. I just rode it the other day. Out and back from Phoenix on Four Peaks and Apache Trail is a great day of riding. Highly recommend going West-to-East on Four Peaks; the view coming down in to Tonto Basin cannot be beat.
Thanks for taking us along. I have a '23 DR650 as well, and watching those with the same machine doing the routes I want to see further inspires me to go hit these awesome routes. Great vids, and hopefully you can keep em rolling. 👍
Tiny bit of AZ. history of the Four Peaks: On the Easten side of the Four Peaks range in Gila County is the ruins of old Fort Reno. Named after Brig. General Marcus Albert Reno who served as a Colonel with the 12th. Pennsylvania Calvary during the Civil War. This fort was established July 1868 in what was then called Green Valley. By September 22nd. 5 companies were stationed at Ft. Reno to hold the Apache's in check in Tonto Valley. The Fort's position on the side of the mountain was untenable and could not be defended on three sides from raiding Apache's. The fort was abandoned in 1870. The ruins are still there.
The county line that separates Eastern edge of Maricopa County with the Western boundary of Gila county runs across the summit of all four peaks of the Matazel range, People new to Phoenix or are unfamiliar with the area are unaware that there are ponderosa pine trees in Maricopa county with winter snow on them every year. That would be the summit of El Oso (The Bear) road over the mountain range. The Western face of the Four Peaks are in Maricopa County while the Eastern face of the Peaks are in Gila County. It is also black bear country.
@ScottyADV ive got an oldie but goodie. 2008 DL650 Vstrom. I'm looking for a more dual-sport style though. Took the Vstrom through some sand a few times, and it was rough to say the least! 🤣 I'll watch for when you are back in the area and reach out again! 👍
Super cool to see you riding in my area! I have a DR as well. I plan to do some vids with it as well. Thank you for the adventure!
Thank you for watching!
Happy you got to visit AZ, looking forward to watching your other videos regarding the AZBDR!
Been there several times. Also, the road to Tortilla Flats along the Salt River before it was closed. Good job on the video and commentary!
Thank you for watching. I'm hoping to explore more of the area again. Maybe if they open the apache road.
@@ScottyADV Apache trail is open again, as of this month I think. I just rode it the other day. Out and back from Phoenix on Four Peaks and Apache Trail is a great day of riding. Highly recommend going West-to-East on Four Peaks; the view coming down in to Tonto Basin cannot be beat.
Love your vids!!! Thanks for taking us along with you!!
@@Daneuph thank you for watching!
Damn dude what a beautiful ride. Absolutely stunning views thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for taking us along.
I have a '23 DR650 as well, and watching those with the same machine doing the routes I want to see further inspires me to go hit these awesome routes.
Great vids, and hopefully you can keep em rolling. 👍
Thank you! Yes, get your DR out on an adventure :)
Beautiful terrain....really picked a great location for another great vid!
Thank you! Blessed for perfect weather that day too.
Just went through there over the weekend during our Crooked Raven waypoint scramble, camped above Roosevelt. Beautiful area
Just did that road (04/13/24) from West to East. Road was dried out except for the occasional creek crossings.
Tiny bit of AZ. history of the Four Peaks: On the Easten side of the Four Peaks range in Gila County is the ruins of old Fort Reno. Named after Brig. General Marcus Albert Reno who served as a Colonel with the 12th. Pennsylvania Calvary during the Civil War. This fort was established July 1868 in what was then called Green Valley. By September 22nd. 5 companies were stationed at Ft. Reno to hold the Apache's in check in Tonto Valley. The Fort's position on the side of the mountain was untenable and could not be defended on three sides from raiding Apache's. The fort was abandoned in 1870. The ruins are still there.
The county line that separates Eastern edge of Maricopa County with the Western boundary of Gila county runs across the summit of all four peaks of the Matazel range, People new to Phoenix or are unfamiliar with the area are unaware that there are ponderosa pine trees in Maricopa county with winter snow on them every year. That would be the summit of El Oso (The Bear) road over the mountain range. The Western face of the Four Peaks are in Maricopa County while the Eastern face of the Peaks are in Gila County. It is also black bear country.
@TerraPruett Good to know! I am scared of bears lol.
You must have come through here on a weekend. I don't think I've ever seen so much traffic on Four Peaks Rd.
@sneakymarco yes it was a Sunday haha. My fault for being a weekend warrior.
stunning location!
Yes it is, I need to go back to AZ to see the rest.
You located around So Cal? Looking for someone to ride with here! I'm San Bernardino County. Thanks for the content, always enjoy it! 👍👊
Yep, in the same county. What do you ride? We can hit up some trails one day.
@ScottyADV ive got an oldie but goodie. 2008 DL650 Vstrom. I'm looking for a more dual-sport style though. Took the Vstrom through some sand a few times, and it was rough to say the least! 🤣 I'll watch for when you are back in the area and reach out again! 👍
Hey, there's the cactus on the plate too!
Nice! What kind of suspension setup do you have on your DR? You seem fearless.
Stock suspension! I do want something more for my weight....or I should really just hit the gym and lose a few pounds lol
First time I took my DR out in Four Peaks I slid and never got the confidence. Now on Cogent front and rear, it’s a totally different bike.
Great video! What brand windscreen is that? Thanks
Thanks, I bought the brand justech from Amazon.
What’s your little wind deflector?
@@DrDanTDC I think it's from Xitomer, I bought it on Amazon.
What day of the week was this?
Mid February 2024
if you can't dodge a wrench
Haha that's funny, in this case it was if you can't dodge a Dodge.