![]() Mileposts mark the route, and we'll navigate by them. But for the rest of us, let's head up the Trail. Though the Apache Trail is normally not a problem, even for street bikes, if you are nervous about riding on dirt, or if you ride a particularly low-slung cruiser, you might be better off riding in the opposite direction, where all the roads are paved, and turning around after exploring the Lost Dutchman State Park. You would do well to check with one of the locals before heading up the Trail on your motorcycle. ![]() This route is graded and in pretty good condition most of the time, but can be rutted and difficult after a heavy rain. Leaving Tortilla Flat and heading north, the Trail winds up and down through spectacular scenery for about five miles before turning from a modern paved road to dirt and gravel. It was later turned into a road for transporting men, supplies and equipment up to the building site of the Roosevelt Dam, in 1904. ![]() Tortilla Flat lies on The Apache Trail, so named because it was originally used by the Apache Indians as a route for raiding parties attacking the tribes that lived in the valleys below. The patio also features a live western band and local comedians. ![]() Open from the day after Christmas until Easter Sunday, the patio features an open barbeque grill serving hot dogs, BBQ chicken, half-pound hamburgers and, of course, Killer Chili. Or, during the summer months, you can eat out on the patio, where there is no waiting. The thing to do is to put your name on the waiting list as soon as you arrive, then wander through the gift shops and weird antique displays until your name is called. The Superstition Saloon doesn't take reservations, and during the tourist season or on weekends, be prepared to wait a half-hour or more for a table. Whichever you choose, be sure you are well-stocked with one of their giant Mason jar drinks of your choice before you dig in, because you are going to need it! ![]() In keeping with its name and location, the menu runs heavily to the Southwestern flavor, with the house specialty being their famous "Killer Chili," touted on the menu as, "the chili your Mama warned you about!" It comes either in a bowl, with a flour tortilla on the side, for $5.00, or as the "Boule of Fire," a hollowed-out, round loaf of bread, filled with Killer Chili, surrounded by tortilla chips, and topped with cheese, sour cream and peppers, for $7.35. ![]()
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