Arizona · Mountain biking · Fry Trailhead

Big Tree

0.3 mi
distance
274 ft
climb
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Big Tree open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Big Tree, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Big Tree is a short mountain biking climb of about 0.3 miles in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the route rises from about 7,195 feet to roughly 7,208 feet, with a total gain of 274 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.23 miles, where the grade reaches 25%. For comfortable conditions, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 68°F in April and 72°F in October, while July and August highs average in the upper 80s and bring the most wet days of the year. That station sits about 1,140 feet lower than the climb, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Pigeon Loop is about 0.3 miles away, and Sardine Saddle and Hl Canyon are each about a mile off. Granville Campground lies about 1.7 miles away for an overnight base.

  • Best time to go · May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Big Tree

    Best months: May 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

      52° / 20°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 22°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 27°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 31°

      3 wet

    5. May

      77° / 39°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 49°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 55°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 55°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 49°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 36°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 27°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 20°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Black Rvr Pumps, AZ, 28.5 mi away at 6,065 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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