Arizona · Mountain biking

Land of the Pioneers

8.3 mi
loop
721 ft
climb
Loop
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Land of the Pioneers open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Land of the Pioneers, 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.

Land of the Pioneers is an 8.29-mile loop in Arizona with 721 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Nearby · Blue Ridge Trail · Old Hatchery · Ice Cave
  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Land of the Pioneers

    Best months: May–June 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.

    1. Jan

      45° / 21°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 23°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 27°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 30°

      5 wet

    5. May

      69° / 38°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 47°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 52°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 46°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 36°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 28°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 21°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mc Nary 2n, AZ, 10 mi away at 7,340 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.