Arizona · Mountain biking

Flinstone

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

Is Flinstone open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Flinstone, 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.

Flinstone is a short, out-and-back singletrack ride in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2.2 miles long, with a one-way climb of 145 feet from a starting elevation of about 6,715 feet to a high point of about 6,754 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.55 miles in, with a 10% grade. The trail is compact and suited to riders looking for a quick session or a way to build singletrack skills. The Arizona desert setting brings rocky terrain and desert vegetation into play. 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 of the year. The Buena Vista Trail #637 starts just 0.1 mile away, and Juice Tree, Cheater and Grindstone are all within a mile. For an overnight stay, Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground is about 3.9 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Flinstone

    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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