Plateau
- 1.7 mi
- distance
- 413 ft
- climb
- May, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Plateau open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Plateau, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Temporary Emergency Closure
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-26-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-25-06-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Forest Road Conditions Alert
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Plateau is a mountain biking route in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The ride is about 1.7 miles long, with a one-way climb of 413 feet from a low point of about 5,970 feet to a high of about 6,298 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.5 miles in, with a grade of 18 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August bring highs near 89°F and the most wet days of the year. Several other routes start close by. Connect is about 1.4 miles away, Yellowjacket Trail about 1.7 miles, and Granville Connection Trail about 2.1 miles. For an overnight stay, Granville Campground is about 3.7 miles away.
- ConnectMountain biking1.4 mi
- Yellowjacket TrailMountain biking1.7 mi
- Granville Connection TrailMountain biking2.1 mi
- Cave CreekMountain biking2.1 mi
- Granville CgCamping3.7 mi
- Lower Juan Miller CgCamping4.3 mi
- Upper Juan Miller CgCamping4.5 mi
- Eagle CreekCanoeing8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- ConnectMountain biking · ~2 min drive
- Yellowjacket TrailMountain biking · ~2 min drive
- Hl CanyonMountain biking · ~3 min drive
- Granville Connection TrailMountain biking · ~3 min drive
- FryeMountain biking · ~4 min drive
- Pigeon TrailMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Pigeon LoopMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Big TreeMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- Pigeon Connection TrailMountain biking · ~5 min drive
- PinalMountain biking · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Plateau
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.
Jan
52° / 20°
6 wet
Feb
55° / 22°
6 wet
Mar
61° / 27°
5 wet
Apr
68° / 31°
3 wet
May
77° / 39°
3 wet
Jun
88° / 49°
4 wet
Jul
89° / 55°
11 wet
Aug
86° / 55°
12 wet
Sep
81° / 49°
7 wet
Oct
72° / 36°
4 wet
Nov
61° / 27°
4 wet
Dec
52° / 20°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Black Rvr Pumps, AZ, 31.1 mi away at 6,065 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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