Arizona · Mountain biking · Fry Trailhead

Pinal

1.9 mi
distance
549 ft
climb
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Pinal open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Pinal is a mountain biking destination in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It sits at about 6,700 feet, and the ride climbs to about 7,037 feet, with a total elevation gain of 549 feet over roughly 1.9 miles. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Black Rvr Pumps show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August average highs in the upper 80s and bring more wet days. The route is short, so plan on a day trip. Granville Spring Trail lies about 0.1 mile away, and the Granville Campground is about 0.2 mile off. For a longer outing, the Grand Enchantment Trail Alternative 15 starts just 0.1 mile from the trail.

  • Best time to go · May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Pinal

    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, 29.2 mi away at 6,065 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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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