Arizona · Mountain biking · Pole Knoll

Viewpoint

1.3 mi
distance
329 ft
climb
Jun–Sep
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Viewpoint, 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.

Viewpoint is a short, low-elevation mountain biking route in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route sits at about 9,300 feet, with a high point of 9,625 feet and a one-way climb of about 330 feet. The trail is roughly 1.3 miles long. The steepest section comes near the end, at about 1.2 miles, where the grade reaches 16 percent. The route is a short outing that pairs easily with other riding in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 71°F for highs in June and July, with lows in the mid-40s. Winter highs sit near 42°F, and lows drop to around 11°F in January. Pole Knoll Grouse lies about 0.2 miles away, and Pole Knoll Summit is about 0.9 miles off. For an overnight stay, Hoyer Campground is about 3.6 miles away and Benny Creek Campground is about 4.1 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Viewpoint

    Best months: June–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

      42° / 11°

    2. Feb

      42° / 15°

    3. Mar

      46° / 21°

    4. Apr

      53° / 25°

    5. May

      62° / 31°

    6. Jun

      71° / 37°

    7. Jul

      71° / 44°

    8. Aug

      70° / 43°

    9. Sep

      67° / 37°

    10. Oct

      60° / 27°

    11. Nov

      51° / 21°

    12. Dec

      42° / 14°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sunrise Mtn, AZ, 5.6 mi away at 9,370 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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