The Scottsdale Test Drive (AZ)

The Scottsdale Test Drive (AZ)

DEPARTURE TIME: 

• Any time there’s about 3 hours of daylight, but it’s less busy during the weekdays

Trip Checklist:

• A full tank of fuel before you depart

DAN'S NOTES:

While long drives are fun, Scottsdale car week is a busy time of year. Sometimes you just need a quick getaway to try out that new ride you got at auction or maybe you just want a fun place to visit that isn’t an all day thing. This is the drive for you.

Head east out of Scottsdale to Hwy 88 / The Apache Trail. Before Google Maps was advanced as it is now, I found out the hard way this highway that looks amazing on paper turned into a gravel road. It’s still fun to make the drive until the pavement ends, but you will have to turn around in a sports car unless you’re really adventurous. This twisty mountain road takes you up to Tortilla Flat where you can find a great bar, museum, gift shop, and general store.

Tortilla Flat is a really cool little tourist spot and they usually have something fun going on. Check out their Facebook page before you head up for the latest news and make sure they’re open in the off season. This is also a great destination for a small or large group drive with ample photo opportunities.

Route Hard Link: https://goo.gl/maps/mUxbYPkUCwigg5V69