Took a trip to Apache Lake and had a blast! Views are amazing. Saw some Roadrunners! Ate some great food!
Drove down a very windy road from Apache Junction. Only 15 miles, but 8 of those miles are basically 15mph switchback kinda roads. Population of 6. Old western town from the 1800's that has a restaurant & gift shop & museum. Great views, campground down the hill. Busy season is coming up for them. My husband was there 37 years ago and said the chili and tortilla is the same! Worth the drive.
The road between Apache Junction and Tortilla Flat is in terrible condition for motorcycles. If you want to see this beautiful road and scenery in Arizona, watch it through car windows. This road has lots and lots of buckled pavement and is getting worse every year! Maybe if tourism drops they will consider repairing it.
If you love to boat, fish or ski this is a beautiful lake! Good bass fishing!The drive up from Phoenix is an historical road that originally had mule trains carrying materials used to build Roosevelt Dam.
Another beautiful Lake in Arizona. Only a short distance from Tortilla Flats you come across the first lake on the Apache Tail. The road is twisty so you go slowly until you come across this Oasis in the desert. There are a number of good hiking trails en route. However, for me the peace and tranquility make this a must see place.
Our friends who'd been up here before drove us out to the Tortilla Flats "dollar bill covered" restaurant and gift shop. Busy place, good food and fun service. The road up from Apache Junction blacktop and very scenic, not too bad but caution if you want to continue on the next 20 miles to Roosevelt dam is a narrow curvy dirt road, best in 4WD pickup or SUV (you WILL need a car wash and don't try it in bad weather or dark).
After a road trip of multiple switch backs through beautiful saguaro country you arrive at Tortilla Flats. It is like going back in history over a 100 years to the watering hole for travelers working on the Roosevelt Dam. The side walks are made wood, the bar stools are topped with a riding saddles, the live western music inviting and the food is good too. You may want to try the killer chili and definitely sample the cactus ice cream.
this lake can be got to from driving by canyon lake, through toritilla flats. but be warned the fish creek hill route is a bit spooky . the curvy road is not for those faint in heart. the lake is deep, lots of fish, has camping areas, and the road comes out near Roosevelt lake. the easier way to go to this lake.
Driving along the two lane road up to Tortilla Flat is somewhat harrowing, but absolutely worth the time. The place where the pavement stops is Tortilla Flat. While it is just a gift shop, restaurant, and a museum, it is quite fun! We had beautiful day and were able to take numerous scenic pictures.
A beautiful spot and a must see when in the area. the Charm of the old west is here first hand, from the school house to the Saddle bar.