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On behalf of our company I would like to thank you for a fun off-road desert jeep tour ride. Our party had many nice compliments to say about this tour. A good time was had by everyone.

– Sally R, Phoenix, AZ

Thanks for the fabulous jeep tour. Our guide was awesome and we really learned a lot about the history and nature of Arizona.

– Kim W, Az. Biltmore Resort & Spa

The Academy of Travel & Tourism senior class would like to thank you for all of the time and hard work that you invested in our Senior Trip. Your dedication helped make our trip an unforgettable experience. We also appreciate the opportunity that was provided for us in being able to experience Arizona and all it has to offer.

– Miami Fl Senior High

I am so grateful for the personal tour through the desert. It was a terrific experience! You can’t put dollar values on an experience so precious. I was lucky to find someone so knowledgeable of the desert!

– Renae

We are writing to let you know how much we enjoyed our tour. We found the views breathtaking and your guide very informative and knowledgeable of the plant life and the history of the area. We are recommending to all that we know that will be visiting Arizona that it should be a must in their plans that they partake in one of your tours!

– Bud & Sharon A, Lannon, MI

Your desert tour was fantastic! The kids said they thought it was better than the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland.

– Courtney S, California

Thank you so much for accommodating our group. Everyone loved the trip and raved about their tour guides!

– Julia, B-AABC/Washington DC

We took the two hour rugged jeep tour with Smokey and had a very good time. Smokey is knowledgeable on the terrain and history of the area. We are in our 60's and had no problems with the ride. Much better than the Sedona jeep ride we went on last year. Thanks to Apache Trail Tours for an excellent tour.

– Customer

The Tours were Awesome! thank you so much! All the feedback I received was "awesome," "great," guides were so “informative," "did a great job”, & “stopped for photo ops upon request! ", etc. etc. Our thanks to you for helping make our Rally a success!

– SCW RV Club

I am just writing to tell you what a fantastic time I had last Friday and to thank you for taking me on such a lovely adventure. The desert and the mountains are just beautiful and I feel so lucky to have enjoyed them so close up. Your guide, Flapjack, was just super. He was knowledgeable, friendly, informative and pleasant. He was a great companion for the excursion.

– Karen D, Embry-Riddle, Prescott, AZ

Apache Trail Highway

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2 ½ hour Apache Trail Tour

Prone to vertigo or motion sickness? This tour may not be for you, due to the snaking road and altitude.

This tour is mostly on a paved road. Although it can be driven in a 2-wheel drive car, it’s a white knuckle drive and having a guide gives you the opportunity to enjoy the scenery without worrying about the winding cliff side road.

Departing out of Goldfield Ghost Town, this 2 ½ hour Trail Tour first stops at Canyon Lake Overlook for a great photo op. Next the tour heads to Fish Creek Vista for a 20 minute stop. There is a concrete walkway if you would like to walk out to enjoy the views of Fish Creek Canyon. Next stop is Tortilla Flat. Use your 20 minutes along the boardwalk, enjoying a prickly pear gelato or inside the gift shop. Time permitting, there will be another stop at Weaver’s Needle overlook on the way back to Goldfield. This drive is filled with the history and some of the best scenery in Arizona.

Help Us Reopen the Apache Trail

On March 18th, 1911, Theodore Roosevelt dedicated Roosevelt Dam at the juncture of Tonto Creek and the Salt River.  Construction of the dam began in 1905 and it was completed in February 1911. 

Approximately 1600 people and a contingent of 30 Apache laborers watched on as President Roosevelt pressed a button which released the reservoir waters for the first time.  The dam was renamed and dedicated to President Roosevelt during the ceremony.

Prior to the Dam becoming a reality, a roadway had to be constructed to haul equipment and supplies from Mesa to the dam site.  So began the construction of the now world famous, Apache Trail.  The Apache Trail was built following the footpath used by the ancient Salado Indian Tribe as far back as 900AD.  Both Apache and Pima Tribe laborers helped build the Apache Trail and Roosevelt Dam and the Trail became Arizona’s first designated Historic Highway.

Many of you know that the middle section of the Apache Trail has been closed indefinitely since September 23, 2019 after Tropical Storm Lorena whirled over the area and dumped over 6” of water in a matter of hours, pummeling Fish Creek hill with boulders and shattering the road base. 

ADOT states they have no funds to repair the roadway and Governor Ducey doesn’t seem to care much about it.

Well….WE DO!  A committee of local government officials, business owners, and concerned others has been formed and we are working diligently to get the Apache Trail repaired and reopened. 

Please visit the website dedicated to this effort and read more details and history about the Apache Trail. 

WWW.SAVEAPACHETRAIL.COM

We have made it especially easy to send a personal message to the Governor’s office via the website, so please do so, and forward to all of your friends and contacts.

You can also have a great impact and call into the Governor’s Office and demand that he repair and reopen this Arizona Treasure: 602-542-4331

Your support is needed!

2 ½ hour Apache Trail Tour Details

  • Adult: $90 Per Person
  • Child: $80 Per Person
  • Minimum 4 Paid Fares.
  • If fewer than 4 in your group, call the office for available seating with other guests.
  • The minimum age is 2 and we offer a reduced child fare for ages 2-15.
  • Prices Do Not Include Tax & Gratuity.
Call (480) 982-7661 to book now!

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