Arizona · Mountain biking

Riverview Trail

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

Is Riverview Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Mesa Ranger District.

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

Riverview Trail is a 4.2-mile out-and-back mountain biking route on the Mesa Ranger District of Arizona's Tonto National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail sits at a relatively low elevation, with the low point at 1,370 feet and the high at 1,525 feet, making it a short climb of about 220 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.64 miles in, where the grade reaches 10 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fountain Hills show March highs around 74°F and November highs around 74°F, while June and July average highs in the low to mid 100s. Several other routes start right next door. Twisted Sister Trail and Bush Lite West are mountain biking options about 0.1 mile away, and Big Sister Trail is a hike at the same distance. For an overnight stay, Larry Forbis campground is about 5.5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Riverview 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

      64° / 45°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      67° / 46°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 51°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 56°

      2 wet

    5. May

      91° / 64°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 73°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 80°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      102° / 80°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 74°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 63°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 51°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      63° / 44°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fountain Hills, AZ, 6.3 mi away at 1,580 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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