Route 66 & Western Arizona motorcycle rides
The best motorcycle roads on Route 66 & in Western Arizona.
Western Arizona is Route 66 country: the long run from Seligman to Kingman, the Oatman Highway over Sitgreaves Pass, Hualapai Mountain Road for shade, and Lake Havasu for winter riding.
- Roads in the app
- None yet
- Added by
- Riders like you
- Best season
- October to May
- New-rider pick
- Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman
The classics
The roads Route 66 & Western Arizona riders name first.
Numbers match the map. Where one's already in Rippin', it links straight to it.
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Oatman Highway over Sitgreaves Pass
Route 66 from Kingman over Sitgreaves Pass in tight hairpins, down into Oatman, where burros wander the main street.
Watch for Narrow lanes, long stretches with no guardrail, sightseers stopping anywhere, burros and summer heat.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Route 66, Seligman to Kingman
The longest remaining stretch of old Route 66, through Peach Springs, Truxton, Valentine and Hackberry.
Watch for Crosswinds, cattle, long gaps between fuel and summer heat.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Hualapai Mountain Road
From Kingman up into the pines at Hualapai Mountain Park.
Watch for Steep, narrow sections near the top, wildlife and shaded corners with debris.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Lake Havasu & SR 95
From I-40 down to Lake Havasu City and the London Bridge, a winter riding hub.
Watch for Boat trailers, spring crowds and extreme summer heat.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
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Kingman to Topock on Route 66
Keep going past Oatman down to Golden Shores and Topock near the Colorado River.
Watch for Heat, sand on the road and long empty stretches.
Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
In Rippin' now
No rider has added a road here yet.
Every road in Rippin' comes from a rider. Ride one of the classics above with the app recording, then draw its start and finish gates in Segments. A person on our team checks it, and if it's approved it goes live with your name on it. How roads get added.
Before you ride
What locals would tell you.
- Winter is the season here. Kingman, Oatman and Havasu ride best from fall to spring. Summer is dawn only.
- Fuel and water first. Route 66 and the desert roads have long gaps between services.
- Take Oatman slow. Hairpins, no guardrail and burros in the road. Leave real margin.
- Wind is part of the ride. Open desert stretches bring strong crosswinds.
Events
Easy rides to say yes to.
The Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion
Jan 29 to 31, 2027 in Lake Havasu City. On the Rippin' events map. Confirm details with the organizer.
Arizona events →Road conditions before you ride
Closures, wind and dust storm warnings across western Arizona.
AZ511 →
Ride it with Rippin'
Record it, rank it, bring the crew.
- Record the ride. Tap Record and ride. Every mile pays points, and segments time themselves.
- Loop a road to claim turf. Ride a loop and the territory inside it is yours until someone takes it.
- Plan it with your squad. Meet spot, roll-out time and a ping to the riders most likely to say yes.
- Add the road we're missing. Draw the start and finish gates in Segments. A person checks it, and approved roads go live with your name on them.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What are the best motorcycle roads in Route 66 & Western Arizona?
Western Arizona is Route 66 country: the long run from Seligman to Kingman, the Oatman Highway over Sitgreaves Pass, Hualapai Mountain Road for shade, and Lake Havasu for winter riding. The classics on this page: Oatman Highway over Sitgreaves Pass, Route 66, Seligman to Kingman, Hualapai Mountain Road, Lake Havasu & SR 95, Kingman to Topock on Route 66.
What's a good Route 66 & Western Arizona ride for a newer rider?
Route 66 from Seligman to Kingman. Save the technical roads for when you're comfortable, and ride them early before traffic builds.
When is the best time to ride around Route 66 & Western Arizona?
October to May. Summer is very hot around Kingman, Oatman and Havasu, so ride at dawn.
Does Rippin' have Route 66 & Western Arizona roads in the app?
Not yet. Every road in Rippin' is added by a rider, so the first one around Route 66 & Western Arizona could be yours: open Segments, tap Create a Segment, drop the start and finish gates and send it in.
Can I add a road that's missing?
Yes. Open Segments in the app, tap Create a Segment, drop the start and finish gates, trace the line and send it in. A person on our team checks every road, and approved roads go live with your name on them.
Ride Route 66 & Western Arizona with Rippin'.
Download the app, ride the roads above with it recording, and add the ones we're missing. Every mile earns points.