Arizona · Mountain biking · Pole Knoll

Juniper

2.9 mi
distance
294 ft
climb
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Juniper open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Juniper, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Juniper is a short mountain biking route in Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, within the Springerville Ranger District. The trail rises from a low point of about 8,700 feet to a high of about 8,997 feet, with a total gain of 294 feet and a total loss of 302 feet over its 2.9-mile length. It is managed by the Forest Service. The climb is gentle on average, with the steepest stretch at about 0.34 miles in, where the grade reaches 8 percent. The trail begins at about 8,710 feet and ends a few feet lower. That makes it a compact ride with a small change in elevation. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from the Greer, Arizona, weather station, about 1.4 miles away, show May highs around 66°F and October highs around 61°F, with lows near 30°F. July and August bring the most wet days, about 14 to 16 a month. Several other biking routes lie close by. Ponderosa is about 0.4 miles away and Pinyon about 0.7 miles. Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground and Benny Creek are both within about 2 miles, making them options for an overnight trip.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Juniper

    Best months: May–June and September. 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

      43° / 14°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 16°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 22°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 26°

      3 wet

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 41°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 47°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 46°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 30°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 21°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 14°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Greer, AZ, 1.4 mi away at 8,275 ft. The station sits about 700 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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