Today we did something different with our Rads. On our way back to Leisure World from Pine Vicky found a five mile road that went from the highway to a town called Gisela. Gisela sounded like such a pretty name that we just had to stop along the way home to see it.
Besides being the prettiest name we had ever heard of for a town, it looked like it could be a very nice ride in the mountains.
It turned out to be an even nicer ride than we had anticipated.
The road was a narrow, shoulder-less, winding, 800 foot ascent and 800 foot descent beauty.
The photos tell it all.
Here we are at the summit, looking over the valley where Gisela is. Gisela is a small community of about 500 people.
Gisela in the distance. This little town is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. Tonto Creek runs through it. There is an abundance of large green trees growing on the banks of the creek. It is an absolutely beautiful setting!
The sign says 5 MPH.
We didn't take photos in the town of Gisela because we were shocked at how much of an economically depressed area it was. It was sad to see the level of poverty in one of the most beautiful spots in our country.
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