NOGALES / TEXAS CANYON ROUTE
Southern Arizona Memorial Ride
Riding the borderlands of Southern Arizona in remembrance
The Nogales / Texas Canyon Route of the Southern Arizona Memorial Ride brings riders through the historic communities of the Arizona border region before joining other memorial ride routes in Tucson.
This route honors the service and sacrifice of Arizona’s fallen heroes while bringing riders together in a shared journey of remembrance.
Because the mission doesn’t end with the funeral.
It continues in those left standing.
Important Ride Information
Ride routes and meeting times may change without notice.
Updated ride information will be emailed to registered riders prior to the event. To ensure you receive important updates, please add azfhmr@gmail.com to your contacts.
Ride Conditions & Safety Notice
Our memorial rides cover a wide range of terrains, including city traffic, mountain roads, rural highways, and freeways—often in unpredictable weather conditions.
These environments require a higher level of riding skill, experience, and confidence, along with reliable equipment.
If your vehicle, experience, or comfort level does not meet these demands, we strongly encourage you to participate using a full-sized vehicle instead.
Participants should begin hydrating several days prior to the ride and continue hydrating throughout the event. Arizona conditions can be unforgiving, and proper hydration is critical to your safety and performance.
Safety is our top priority—for every rider, every volunteer, and every participant.
Rider Check-In
Two check-in opportunities are available.
Friday before the ride Check-In
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Desert Diamond Casino
7350 S. Nogales Highway
Tucson, Arizona
Day if the ride Check-In
Desert Diamond Hotel & Casino
Southeast parking lot
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM — Rider check-in
8:15 AM — Safety briefing
8:30 AM — Kickstands up
Total route mileage is approximately 235 miles.
Plan for approximately five and one-half hours of travel time including stops.
If your motorcycle cannot travel this distance, please notify your Road Captain at check-in prior to departure.
Route Overview
8:30 AM
Depart Desert Diamond Casino
Travel south on Nogales Highway to Green Valley, then enter Interstate 19 southbound toward the Conoa Rest Area.
Conoa Rest Area
Group regroup location
Riders will regroup here if the ride becomes separated.
Grand Avenue Memorial Stop – Nogales
Travel south on I-19 to Grand Avenue (B-19).
At milepost 1 we will stop for a memorial ceremony honoring:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Sergeant Manny Tapia
Restrooms are available at the Americana Quality Inn across the street.
Patagonia / Sonoita Route
After the memorial ceremony we will travel:
• Grand Avenue
• Morley Avenue
• North Perkins Avenue
• Highway 82 through Patagonia and Sonoita
At Sonoita we turn right onto Highway 83, then continue via Elgin Road back to Highway 82, continuing toward Whetstone.
Optional fuel stop
Shell Station – Sonoita
Love’s Travel Center – Relief Break
At Highway 90 and Interstate 10
We will stop at the Love’s Travel Center for a 20–30 minute fuel and relief break.
If this location is busy, an additional Love’s station is located across the highway.
“The Thing” – Route Merge
Travel eastbound on Interstate 10 to Johnson Road Exit (322).
At this location riders from the Cochise County Route will join the ride.
Texas Canyon Memorial Stop
Texas Canyon Rest Area (Westbound)
A memorial ceremony will be held honoring:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Trooper Noah “Mack” Merrill
Parking will be in the truck / trailer parking area if available.
Final Staging Location
After departing Texas Canyon, riders will travel westbound on Interstate 10 to the Ina Road exit and continue to:
Harkins Theatre
5755 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive
Tucson, Arizona
At this location we will meet riders from:
• Tucson Metro Route
• Yuma Route
Final Ride Destination
After all riders arrive, the group will ride together to:
Saguaro Harley-Davidson
This final ride brings all routes together to honor Arizona’s fallen heroes and stand beside the families who carry their legacy.
Turn by Turn Route Map
Nogales Texas Canyon Route Map
A Ride With Purpose
Every mile ridden is a mile of remembrance.
Through these memorial rides we honor Arizona’s fallen heroes and stand beside the families and communities who continue carrying their legacy.
Together we remember.
Together we ride.
Together we carry the mission forward.
Questions?
Email: azfhmr@gmail.com
Important:
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