Explore historic ghost towns and back road adventure on this day ride from Bisbee, Arizona.
The dirt roads start just after passing through Tombstone and include the scenic Middlemarch Road to the south of the Dragoon Mountains. Consider taking the Council Rocks route into the Dragoons for some more exploring.
The Ghost Town Trail begins in the historic town of Pearce which has an interesting old jail and general store. Riding south on the dirt, you will pass by the old ghost town of Courtland which is on private property before arriving in another historic town, Gleeson.
From here, it’s all pavement back to Bisbee. This is a relaxing and enjoyable ride on fairly easy dirt roads with a little bit of history sprinkled in.
Details
- Location: Starts and ends at The Jonquil Motel in Bisbee, Arizona
- Distance: 105 mile loop
- Gas: Bisbee, Tombstone, Elfrida, McNeal
- Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
- Road Surface: paved, gravel, sand, loose rocks, steep hills
- Time: half-day
- Connects to: China Peak, Council Rocks, High Lonesome
Approximate Mileage
- Start – Circle K Bisbee – 0 miles
- Gas – Tombstone – 24 miles
- Middlemarch Road – 26 miles
- Start dirt – 28 miles
- Start/End – Council Rocks – 37 miles
- Start/End – China Peak – 39 miles
- Pearce Ghost Town – 51 miles
- End dirt – Gleeson Road – 65 miles
- Gas – Elfrida – 73 miles – 73 miles
- Gas – McNeil – 79 miles
- Whitewater Draw – 84 miles
- Start – High Lonesome – 98 miles
- End – Circle K Bisbee – 105 miles
