PRESCOTT ROUTE
Northern Arizona Memorial Ride
Riding through the mountains of Northern Arizona in remembrance
The Prescott Route of the Northern Arizona Memorial Ride brings riders together in the mountain community of Prescott, Arizona. This route travels through some of the most scenic areas of Northern Arizona, including Jerome, Cottonwood, and Sedona before joining the other memorial ride routes in Flagstaff.
This ride provides an opportunity for riders to come together in remembrance of Arizona’s fallen first responders and military service members who gave their lives in service to others.
Because the mission doesn’t end with the funeral.
It continues in those left standing.
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Important Ride Information
Ride routes and meeting times may change without notice.
Updated ride information will be emailed to all riders on the Wednesday prior to the ride. To ensure you receive important updates, please add azfhmr@gmail.com to your contacts.
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Rider Safety
Our memorial rides travel through a wide range of terrain including:
- city traffic
- mountain roads
- rural highways
- possible freeway travel
Weather conditions may vary, and riders should be prepared for warm temperatures.
Participants should ensure their motorcycle is in safe operating condition and that they are comfortable riding in group environments. Riders who do not feel comfortable riding in these conditions are encouraged to attend the event using a full-sized vehicle.
We also recommend riders begin hydrating several days before the ride and carry water or hydration during the event.
Each participant is responsible for their own safety and riding ability.
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Rider Check-In
Location
Prescott Resort
1500 E Highway 89A
Prescott, AZ
Friday Check-In
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday Check-In
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Safety Briefing
8:15 AM in the lower parking lot
Kickstands Up
8:30 AM
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Memorial Stop
Arizona Department of Public Safety Office
1111 Commerce Drive
Prescott, AZ
At this location riders will pause to honor a fallen Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper during a memorial ceremony.
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Route Overview
The Prescott Route travels through several historic and scenic Northern Arizona communities including:
- Jerome
- Cottonwood
- Cornville
- Village of Oak Creek Sedona
- Sedona
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Scheduled Stops
9:05 AM
Memorial ceremony
Arizona Department of Public Safety Office
10:30 AM
Fuel and relief stop
Maverick Gas Station
690 W Highway 89A
Cottonwood, AZ
11:45 AM
Arrival at Sedona Fire Department Station #6
2675 State Route 179
Sedona, AZ
12:10 PM
Depart Sedona Fire Department Station #6
2:10 PM
Fuel and relief stop
Swift Travel Center
3099 W Shamrell Blvd
Flagstaff, AZ
Law enforcement personnel are expected to meet riders here and escort the group into Flagstaff.
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Final Destination
2:30 PM
All routes arrive at:
Oregano’s Restaurant
1061 S Plaza Way
Flagstaff, AZ
After all riders arrive, the group will ride together for memorial ceremonies honoring two Flagstaff Police Department officers.
Law enforcement and fire department personnel will assist in escorting riders to the memorial site.
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Ride Conclusion
3:00 PM
Arrival at GOAZ Motorcycles for the memorial barbecue.
Total distance for the Prescott route is approximately 125 miles.
Riders should plan approximately five to five and one-half hours of travel time including stops.
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View Turn-by-Turn Route Map
Questions?
Email: azfhmr@gmail.com
Important:
Please add azfhmr@gmail.com to your contacts to ensure you receive important ride and event updates. If you do not see our emails, please check your spam or junk folder.