Arizona · Mountain biking · Howard Spring · Near Kachina Village

Frog Tank Loop

Frog Tank LoopPhoto: inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.9 mi
distance
105 ft
climb
May–Jul, Sep
best months

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Frog Tank Loop is a 2.9-mile loop in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the trail rises from about 6,555 feet to a high point of about 6,603 feet, with the most dramatic pitch of roughly 8% near the start. The climb is short, with an elevation gain of about 105 feet over the course of the loop. That makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding trails. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and October highs around 66°F, while July highs reach about 83°F and winter lows drop to the teens. Other mountain biking is close by: Janice Place is about 0.3 miles away, and the Willard hike starts about 0.1 miles off. Climbers can find The Waterfall about 4.4 miles away, and Manzanita campground is about 4.8 miles out.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Frog Tank Loop

    Best months: May–July and September. 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

      46° / 17°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      69° / 34°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 49°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 31°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 22°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mund'S Park, AZ, 1.5 mi away at 6,470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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