Arizona · Mountain biking

Cortalis

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

Is Cortalis open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Cortalis, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cortalis is a short, compact singletrack mountain biking route in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about half a mile long and makes an out-and-back ride, with a total climb of about 220 feet. It sits at roughly 6,670 feet, and the route is back-loaded, with the steepest stretch near the start at about 7%. The trail winds through classic Arizona desert terrain, with rocky ground and desert vegetation. It's a quick session for riders who want an accessible taste of desert singletrack, and it works well as part of a larger trail network exploration. 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. Several other trails lie close by, including Below The B-Backs and Cortalis II, each about 0.2 miles away, and Hole in the Rock at about 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 Cortalis

    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, 4.4 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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