Pine J

Pine J is a mountain biking route in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The ride is about 1.6 miles long, climbing roughly 280 feet from a starting elevation of about 9,030 feet to a high point of about 9,311 feet. The route is a short, low-elevation gain ride, with the steepest stretch around 1.4 miles in at about 13 percent. The trail also descends nearly as much as it climbs, with a total loss of about 280 feet. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Sunrise Mtn weather station show July highs around 71°F with lows near 44°F, while September cools to about 67°F by day and 37°F at night. Several other rides sit close by. The Raven and Osprey mountain biking routes are within half a mile, and the Elk and Red Tail cross-country skiing areas are about 0.3 to 0.5 miles away. For camping, Hoyer campground is about 2 miles off.