Arizona · Mountain biking

Ridge Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
127 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 Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Ridge Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Temporary Public Health and Safety Closure Granite Reef Recreation Site Area Closure

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-26-33 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • No Fire Restrictions

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-24-65 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

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

Ridge Trail is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, within the Mesa Ranger District. The trail covers about 0.7 miles and climbs roughly 127 feet in total, with the high point at 1,562 feet and the low at 1,509 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, around the 0.18-mile mark, with a grade of about 8 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 77°F and November highs around 77°F, while June and July average in the mid-100s. The Cut and Saguaro Trail both lie about 0.2 miles away, and Granite Trail is about 0.3 miles off. For overnight stays, Larry Forbis Campground is about 6.8 miles away.

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