Arizona · Mountain biking

Nf-945

1.9 mi
round trip
780 ft
climb
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is NF-945 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name NF-945, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

  • Heavy storm damages received - use extreme caution

    Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · USFS · Kaibab National Forest

  • Christmas tree permits available online beginning October 8

    Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · USFS · Kaibab National Forest

  • Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs

    Agency closure covering Kaibab National Forest · Order 03-07-26-02 · USFS · Kaibab National Forest

  • Effective April 17, 2026 - UPDATED - White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Area Closure

    Agency closure covering North Kaibab Ranger District · Order 03-07-03-26-03 · USFS · North Kaibab Ranger District

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

NF-945 is a mountain biking route in the North Kaibab Ranger District of Kaibab National Forest, about 2 miles from the Forest Service's land management in this part of northern Arizona. The route is an out-and-back that starts at a low point of about 8,150 feet and reaches a high of about 8,544 feet, with a total gain of 780 feet. It is an easy ride, and the climb is most pronounced around the first mile, where the grade reaches about 7 percent. The route switches from a double track to one direction when it is steep, and the steepest climb comes on that first stretch. The most comfortable months are typically June and September. At a nearby weather station, typical highs average about 73°F in June and 67°F in September, with July and August bringing more wet days. Rainbow Rim Trail lies about 4 miles away for more mountain biking. Upper Lookout Canyon Trail #120 is about 5 miles off for hiking, and Lower Lookout Canyon Trail #122 and the Arizona Trail are within about 8 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit NF-945

    Best months: May–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

      36° / 18°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 23°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 28°

      4 wet

    5. May

      62° / 36°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 43°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 49°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 48°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 33°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 24°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 17°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bright Angel Rs, AZ, 16.2 mi away at 8,000 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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