Progressive Overnight Ride: Cortez, Mexican Hat, Page

"Crossroads of New Mexico"

Lead Road Captain: Matt "Smokey Bear" Morales

Rear Road Captain: Will Fetner

TTHOG PROGRESSIVE OVERNIGHT RIDE

October 18-20, 2024

1st night: Cortez, Colorado 

2nd night: Page, Arizona

We are in TWO diffferent Hotels for this weekend ride! 

October 18, 2024

Harley Ride Planner Link (Albuquerque to Cortez) Click Here 

KSU is at THE PIT STOP RT 66 LAGUNA BURGER (I40, Exit 140 NOT THE CASINO)

Day one: October 18, 2024, The Pit Stop Laguna Burger opens at 6:00am, so you can get there early for a tasty breakfast before our 8:30am KSU. (Exit 140 off of 1-40) From there, Matt Morales will lead us west on 1-40 for 119 miles mak ing our way to Gallup, for our first gas stop at the Shell station.

After a brief stop, we will turn onto 491 and head north for 92 miles to Shiprock for another gas stop and lunch. As some of you may know, Shiprock does not have many sit-down restaurants choices, so you can grab a bite to eat at the following: Taco Bell, McDonalds, Sonic, KFC or Burger King. After you have filled your bellies, we will continue north for 32 mile and make a stop at The Four Corners Monument which marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. It is the only point in the United States shared by four states, leading to the area being named the Four Corners region. Be advised that there is an entry fee of $8 per person (no park passes accepted).  Here you will have a photo opportunity to try and place yourself in all corners to say you have been in four places at once.

After everyone has their photos, we will continue north for 41 more miles to Cortez, Colorado where we will be stay at the Retro Inn. This is a very unique retro hotel with different themed rooms from Elvis to motorcycles. Once here, you can relax, socialize or try your luck playing at the giant chess board out front. There is a Destination Grill and a Denny’s right next door to the hotel, or you can walk a couple of blocks to the Shiloh Steakhouse and Tequila Mexican Restaurants.  

Take a step back in time at THE RETRO INN

2040 E. Main St., Cortez Co. 81321 (Ph:970-565-3738)

20 rooms (10 Kings/10 Queens) each with a different theme-- from All Retro to Motorcycles to Elvis

Group name: Turquoise Trail Harley

Rate: $84.99(+tax)

***Reservation cut off date: 9/18/24*** 

Hotel amenities: Continental Breakfast

10 restaurants in walking distance

October 19, 2024

Harley Ride Planner Link (Cortez to Page) Click Here

October 19, 2024: After finishing with your continental breakfast, KSU will be 8:30 a.m. and we will make a quick gas stop at the City Market before leaving town. Will Fetner will lead us west starting with US160/US491 and a few other highways for 90 miles, we will make a brief stop prior to getting to Mexican Hat, Utah for the Harley Davidson Ride 365 challenge photo-op. We will then continue onto Mexican Hat to make a fuel stop at the Exxon gas station, from there we will go another 21 more miles to Navajo Nation’s Monument Valley. The entrance fee is $8.00 per person. The park is one of the most majestic and most photographed points on earth. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet, framed by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor. The angle of the sun accents these graceful formations, providing scenery that is simply spellbinding.

 There will be a brief pull out at an overlook for photos and we will head to the visitor center and Goulding Trading Post and Museum. Here you will be able to visit the museum, take photos, pick up your souvenirs and grab a bite for lunch. There is the View Restaurant right next door or you can eat at the Goulding Stagecoach dining room located in the trading post. After everyone is done shopping and eating (approximately 1-1 1/2 hour break), we will continue for another 125 miles to Page, Arizona to the Sleep Inn and Suites. While here, if there is time, you can visit Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend and surrounding area or take a dip in the indoor pool and hot tub. Unfortunately, there are no restaurants in walking distance from the hotel, but there are about 50 restaurants within a 5-mile radius.  

SLEEP INN & SUITES-LAKE POWELL

673 Scenic View Road, Page, AZ 86040 (Ph:928-645-2020)

20 rooms (All Queens) Group Name:Turquoise Trail Harley

***Give the front desk the date first (October 19) and then the Group Name***

Rate: $113.25 +tax

***Reservation cut off date: 9/30/24***

Hotel amenities: Hot Breakfast, indoor heated pool/hot tub

9 Restaurants within 2 miles

October 20, 2024

Riders can choose their own path home on Sunday.

There are several way to get back to Albuquerque; here is one way.

Be mindful of the fall weather that may affect your route options.  

Harley Ride Planner Link for Sunday Oct 20 (Page to Laguna Burger) Click Here