Arizona · Mountain biking

Ridge Trail

0.7 mi
round trip
227 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Ridge Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mesa Ranger District. It doesn't name Ridge Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Mesa Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Ridge Trail is a moderate mountain biking route in the Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.7 miles long and rises roughly 160 feet, with the out-and-back format letting riders turn around at any point. The trail's mixed surface offers both technical challenges and flowing sections, and it's set in typical desert Southwest terrain with rocky stretches and varied elevation changes. It works well for riders looking to build confidence on technical ground or as part of a longer loop. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at E Mesa show March highs around 77°F and November highs around 77°F, while June and July average in the mid-100s. Mo Ridge Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Roadrunner Trail and the Ridge hike are each about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Larry Forbis Campground is about 7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Ridge Trail

    Best months: November–April. 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

      68° / 41°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 43°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 48°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 53°

      1 wet

    5. May

      94° / 62°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      104° / 71°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      106° / 79°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      105° / 78°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      100° / 71°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      90° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      77° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 40°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Mesa, AZ, 6.6 mi away at 1,518 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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