Arizona · Mountain biking

Juniper Ridge

12.0 mi
round trip
1,177 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Juniper Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Juniper Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Juniper Ridge is an 11.95-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 1,177 feet of elevation.

  • Nearby · Juniper Ridge Shortcut · General Crook Connector · Lookout Connector
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Juniper Ridge

    Best months: March–July and September–November. 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° / 24°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 31°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 37°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      74° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 31°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 23°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Show Low Ap, AZ, 13.1 mi away at 6,411 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.