Arizona · Hiking

Blue Ridge Trail

9.2 mi
loop
594 ft
climb
7,648 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Blue Ridge Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Blue Ridge Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Blue Ridge Trail is a 9.2-mile loop in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 6,932 feet to about 7,648 feet, with a total elevation gain of 594 feet, and it is rated hard. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 14 to 16 a month. Horses are allowed on the trail. The Lumberjack hike starts just 0.2 miles away, and the Country Club Trail and Four Springs Trail are within a mile. For an overnight stay, Scott Reservoir campground is about 4.3 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue Ridge Trail

    Best months: May–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 21°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 23°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 27°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 30°

      5 wet

    5. May

      69° / 38°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 47°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 52°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 46°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 36°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 28°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 21°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mc Nary 2n, AZ, 2.9 mi away at 7,340 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
9.2 mi
Climbing
About 594 ft
Starts at
BLUE RIDGE #2 (about 7,192 ft)
Summit
7,659 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 3.5 hours

Getting there

Park at BLUE RIDGE #2.

Questions about this route

How long is the Blue Ridge Trail on Blue Ridge Mountain?

About 9.2 mi from BLUE RIDGE #2 (about 7,192 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Blue Ridge Trail?

About 594 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Blue Ridge Trail?

It is rated hard.

Where does the Blue Ridge Trail start?

BLUE RIDGE #2 (about 7,192 ft).

How long does the Blue Ridge Trail take?

About 3.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Blue Ridge Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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