Los Caballos
- 15.8 mi
- loop
- 1,425 ft
- climb
- Loop
- route
- Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Los Caballos open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Los Caballos, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Scott Reservoir Recreation Site Closure - Lakeside RD
Agency closure covering Lakeside Ranger District · Order 03-01-07-26-001 · USFS · Lakeside Ranger District
Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-25-06-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Forest Road Conditions Alert
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Los Caballos is a 15.83-mile loop in Arizona with 1,425 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.
- Nearby · Chihuahua Pine Connector · Buena Vista Trail #637 · Flinstone
Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Los Caballos
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.
Jan
46° / 24°
7 wet · 2 snow
Feb
51° / 27°
6 wet · 1 snow
Mar
58° / 31°
6 wet · 1 snow
Apr
65° / 37°
4 wet · 1 snow
May
74° / 44°
4 wet
Jun
84° / 54°
4 wet
Jul
85° / 59°
12 wet
Aug
83° / 58°
14 wet
Sep
78° / 52°
8 wet
Oct
68° / 41°
5 wet
Nov
56° / 31°
5 wet · 1 snow
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, 5.1 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.
Keep exploring — more rides worth the drive
RIDE
Chihuahua Pine Connector
~6 min drive
4.27-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 715 ft of elevation gain.
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Buena Vista Trail #637
~6 min drive
Short singletrack out-and-back perfect for intermediate desert riding skills practice.
RIDE
Flinstone
~7 min drive
Short desert singletrack perfect for quick rides and skill development.
RIDE
Buena Vista Trail #637
~7 min drive
Short desert singletrack perfect for XC riders seeking authentic Arizona trail experience.
RIDE
Buena Vista Trail #637
~7 min drive
Short Arizona singletrack perfect for skill development and quick desert rides.
RIDE
Buena Vista Trail #637
~7 min drive
Short desert singletrack perfect for warm-ups and beginner skill building.
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Ghost of the Coyote
~7 min drive
12.42-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 879 ft elevation gain.
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Uncle Tom's
~7 min drive
Moderate Arizona singletrack through classic desert terrain, perfect for intermediate riders.
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Buena Vista Trail
~8 min drive
Short beginner-friendly desert singletrack perfect for skills building and family rides.
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Cheater
~8 min drive
Short 0.2-mile desert singletrack perfect for warm-ups or skill practice in Arizona terrain.
