Buena Vista Trail #637
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 56 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
- best months
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 9 h ago
Is Buena Vista Trail #637 open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Buena Vista Trail #637, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Scott Reservoir Recreation Site Closure - Lakeside RD
Agency closure covering Lakeside Ranger District · Order 03-01-07-26-001 · USFS · Lakeside Ranger District
Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-25-06-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Forest Road Conditions Alert
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Buena Vista Trail #637 is a quarter-mile singletrack in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, with a total climb of about 56 feet, and it's short enough to fit into a longer day of riding or serve as a quick skills session. The route is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.15 miles in, and the high point sits at 6,655 feet. The trail is described as a warm-up or practice route, suitable for both beginners and experienced riders looking for a short, technical tune-up. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Show Low show May highs around 74°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Several other trails sit within a short distance, including Cheater and Flinstone at about 0.4 miles and Juice Tree at about 0.5 miles. For an overnight stay, Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground is about 4.2 miles away.
Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Buena Vista Trail #637
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.
Jan
46° / 24°
7 wet · 2 snow
Feb
51° / 27°
6 wet · 1 snow
Mar
58° / 31°
6 wet · 1 snow
Apr
65° / 37°
4 wet · 1 snow
May
74° / 44°
4 wet
Jun
84° / 54°
4 wet
Jul
85° / 59°
12 wet
Aug
83° / 58°
14 wet
Sep
78° / 52°
8 wet
Oct
68° / 41°
5 wet
Nov
56° / 31°
5 wet · 1 snow
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, 4.8 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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