Arizona Gathering 2025

[TonkaDriver]

We are back with the Eastern Arizona Ride, Coronado Trail, Big Lake - Lunch Social and Salt River Canyon. Dates - Arrive 9/25, Day 1 - Coronado Trail, Day 2 Big Lake - Lunch, Day 3 - Salt River Canyon, Depart - 9/29

I need some input for lunch. Chili or burgers and potato salad.

I will put together some maps for each day of riding. We will be camped in the same place as always.

Kurt

 

[Ray55]

Hopefully I might be able to make this.

 

[pwhoever]

I moved this thread over to the Arizona Gathering sub forum. It seemed more appropriate to be there.

 

[GrumpyVet]

If you're going to be in AZ at this gathering note that the Albuquerque Balloon Festival starts on 4 Oct 2025 if you are interested in attending that also.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Mary and I are looking forward to the 2025 Eastern AZ Ride!

Here are a couple of photos from a previous Eastern AZ Gathering-

btw, the Balloon Fiesta is pretty dadgum interesting. Mary and I attended a few years back. It is one of those things you have to experience to appreciate what a crazy way of transportation it is.


Kevin

 

[BILLIJAK]

I am interested. Hope this fall works!...(and I'll eat whatever there is ) It will be nice to see the group again.
BTW, we're down here now til April sometime...it's been cool in the evenings,.. but it's -12* back home at this time,
so 'quit yer bitchn'
Bill

 

[DK Custom Products]

I am interested. Hope this fall works!...(and I'll eat whatever there is ) It will be nice to see the group again.
BTW, we're down here now til April sometime...it's been cool in the evenings,.. but it's -12* back home at this time,
so 'quit yer bitchn'
Bill

lol, some of us are not used to anything near freezing!

Hope you can make it!

Kevin

 

[GrumpyVet]

I am interested. Hope this fall works!...(and I'll eat whatever there is ) It will be nice to see the group again.
BTW, we're down here now til April sometime...it's been cool in the evenings,.. but it's -12* back home at this time,
so 'quit yer bitchn'
Bill

Wilmot SD?! I was camphost at Hartford Beach SP this past summer! Too bad we didn't hook up for a beer.

 

[evermill]

I plan on attending. I vote for the food to be the easiest one for you guys to fix. Kurt is there anything you need help with. I will most likely stay at Reed's motel in Springerville, unless others have idea for group place.

 

[TonkaDriver]

We need to get some new people to join us as well as past riders. I don't mind cooking a few extra burgers or a bigger pot of chili.

 

[BILLIJAK]

Wilmot SD?! I was camphost at Hartford Beach SP this past summer! Too bad we didn't hook up for a beer.

Grumpy, I just read this....small world! Did you have your bike up here/there last summer? We would have gotten some riding in. I lived in the area most of my life....swimming lessons at the lake when I was a kid...(slimy green coating on the surface of the water during the latter part of summer...but we had no where else)...now they bus kids to pool in Milbank. Camping at the park, etc.

 

[GrumpyVet]

Grumpy, I just read this....small world! Did you have your bike up here/there last summer? We would have gotten some riding in. I lived in the area most of my life....swimming lessons at the lake when I was a kid...(slimy green coating on the surface of the water during the latter part of summer...but we had no where else)...now they bus kids to pool in Milbank. Camping at the park, etc.

Bill, I did have my bike up there but only rode an average of once a week (Watertown, Webster, Graceville, etc). Although as camphost I was only required to do 24 hours a week, I averaged 50 because I wanted my campground pristine and appealing. Went to the Wharf and Sodak Shores several times. Taking this summer off due to RV travels but "may" volunteer to camphost @ Hartford for 2026. I know that the Park Manager is looking for a camphost and workcampers for this summer if you know anyone interested.

 

[ultrafxr]

Sounds great Kurt. I've got it penciled in on my calendar so hopefully can make it happen.

 

[Jd1a]

Looks like a fun ride, I'm out of state then.

 

[chaser1602]

I won’t be able to make this we load the trailer for points east Unknown destinations
Wife n I have been doing the springerville ride from Mesa 4th July Ride from here to springerville and stay at reeds On home after that
So if anyone is interested lmk

 

[evermill]

Kurt. Looks like a small group this year.

 

[BILLIJAK]

May be small....but Mighty!

 

[Highaltidude]

Kurt,
Karen and I are around 50/50 on being able to make it this year.
We've got a rather long trip right before the Arizona Gathering and the key will be getting home from it without mechanical issues.....
It'd be great to ride with you again!!!
Chuck

 

[cScjhb]

Memories...... This weekend I did a road trip with over 100 other Ford Mustang owners. We started here in the valley with a police escort to get us on the freeway. Then off to eastern Arizona, south to north on the Coronado (191, Devils Highway) and on to Pinetop where we all had rooms at the large motel we reserved. Passed by THE campsite and gave a respectful nod to the good times and friends shared there. Came home today via Salt River Canyon and had many good thoughts of our rides. Sure gives me the itch to get back on 3 and join y'all. My thoughts...... If anyone is wavering about going on this trip, pull the trigger and do it. Outstanding ride, people, and fun...... Jim


PS: I'm the big ol' fat guy in the red jacket, in the middle of Kevins second picture. Token Honda guy but always felt very welcomed.....

 

[BILLIJAK]

Memories...... This weekend I did a road trip with over 100 other Ford Mustang owners. We started here in the valley with a police escort to get us on the freeway. Then off to eastern Arizona, south to north on the Coronado (191, Devils Highway) and on to Pinetop where we all had rooms at the large motel we reserved. Passed by THE campsite and gave a respectful nod to the good times and friends shared there. Came home today via Salt River Canyon and had many good thoughts of our rides. Sure gives me the itch to get back on 3 and join y'all. My thoughts...... If anyone is wavering about going on this trip, pull the trigger and do it. Outstanding ride, people, and fun...... Jim


PS: I'm the big ol' fat guy in the red jacket, in the middle of Kevins second picture. Token Honda guy but always felt very welcomed.....

Hey Jim, Bill from Eastern AZ ride a few years ago...(You saved me at McDonalds and showed where/when the start of ride happened that 1st morning). Hoping to make this Falls ride,,,and wish you would be along!
Stay safe.

 

[evermill]

Memories...... This weekend I did a road trip with over 100 other Ford Mustang owners. We started here in the valley with a police escort to get us on the freeway. Then off to eastern Arizona, south to north on the Coronado (191, Devils Highway) and on to Pinetop where we all had rooms at the large motel we reserved. Passed by THE campsite and gave a respectful nod to the good times and friends shared there. Came home today via Salt River Canyon and had many good thoughts of our rides. Sure gives me the itch to get back on 3 and join y'all. My thoughts...... If anyone is wavering about going on this trip, pull the trigger and do it. Outstanding ride, people, and fun...... Jim


PS: I'm the big ol' fat guy in the red jacket, in the middle of Kevins second picture. Token Honda guy but always felt very welcomed.....

Jim - Great to hear from you. Been a while since we talked, enjoyed our rides in Kerrville and the AZ Gatherings. Always a good time with you, maybe bring the Mustang up for the luncheon?

Take care

Ed - The other fat guy

 

[Ray55]

For all the folks going to Eastern Arizona gathering, There is a major fire burning around Greer. It has burned more that 20,000 acres and is about 35% contained. Greer had been evacuated and folks were allowed back to their homes today. A lot of the area south of Route 260 has been evacuated.