Arizona · Mountain biking

Buena Vista Trail

1.1 mi
round trip
318 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Buena Vista Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Buena Vista 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.

Buena Vista Trail is a short, steady mountain biking route in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. It sits on Forest Service land and makes an easy add-on to a day spent riding in the area. The trail is about 2.3 miles long as a round trip, with a total climb of about 318 feet, and the highest point on the route reaches 6,740 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, starting at roughly 6,678 feet and climbing to 6,740 feet before descending back. The steepest stretch comes around 0.65 miles in, with a grade of about 8%. The ride stays mostly steady, so there are no surprises in the terrain. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Show Low put May highs around 74°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Other routes sit just a short distance away, including Wild Horses at 0.2 miles and Cheater at 0.3 miles. For an overnight stay, Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground is about 4.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Buena Vista Trail

    Best months: March–July and September–November. 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

      46° / 24°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 31°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 37°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      74° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 31°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 23°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Show Low Ap, AZ, 5.2 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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