Arizona · Mountain biking

Laird's

0.8 mi
round trip
104 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Laird's open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Laird's, 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.

Laird's is a mountain biking route in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, within the Lakeside Ranger District of eastern Arizona. It is a short out-and-back ride of about 1.5 miles, with a total climb of roughly 100 feet, and sits at an elevation around 6,600 feet. The route is an easy addition to a day on the trail network around Buena Vista. The trail starts at a low point of about 6,560 feet and climbs to about 6,605 feet, with the steepest part around 0.4 miles in at about 4% grade. It works well for riders who want to stretch their legs before or after exploring the surrounding paths. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the Show Low airport weather station, about 5.6 miles away, put May highs near 74°F and October highs near 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Buena Vista Trail and Wild Horses, both about 0.2 miles away, offer more mountain biking. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground, about 4.9 miles off, and Scott Reservoir, about 6.7 miles away, are the closest places to camp.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Laird's

    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, 5.6 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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