Arizona · Mountain biking · Fry Trailhead

Yellowjacket Trail

2.0 mi
distance
349 ft
climb
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Yellowjacket Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Yellowjacket Trail is a 2-mile mountain biking route in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail starts at about 6,400 feet, rising to a high point of 6,462 feet before descending a little over 400 feet to a low of 6,105 feet. 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 average highs near 89°F with more frequent wet days. The Fry Trailhead is about a mile away, with the Connect and Hl Canyon routes close by. Pigeon Trail is about 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Lower Juan Miller Campground sits roughly 2.5 miles from the trail.

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