Arizona · Mountain biking · Fry Trailhead

Crystal Cave

0.1 mi
distance
41 ft
climb
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Crystal Cave open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Crystal Cave is a short mountain biking route in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is just 0.12 miles long, and it rises from about 6,043 feet to about 6,104 feet, with a total gain of 41 feet. The climb is steepest at the 0.05-mile mark, where the grade reaches 11 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 72°F with lows near 36°F, and May highs around 77°F. Summer brings the most wet days, with about 11 in July and August. Granville Campground is about a mile away, and the Pinal mountain biking trail and the Grand Enchantment Trail Alternative 15 are each about 1.3 miles off. Eagle Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 6 miles away.

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