Roadrunner Trail
- 0.2 mi
- round trip
- 121 ft
- climb
- Mixed
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Nov–Apr
- best months
Is Roadrunner Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Mesa Ranger District. It doesn't name Roadrunner Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.
Four Peaks Public Safety Closure Order
Agency closure covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-26-28 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District
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 · Mesa Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Roadrunner Trail is a short, moderate mountain biking route in the Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.2 miles long and is an out-and-back, with a total climb of about 120 feet over the round trip. The steepest part comes early, at about 7%, and the trail's mixed surface conditions make it a compact but varied ride for intermediate riders. 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. The trail sits close to several other routes. Ridge Trail and Hawes Trail are about 0.1 mile away, and Ridge Trail is 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 Roadrunner 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.
Jan
68° / 41°
4 wet
Feb
70° / 43°
4 wet
Mar
77° / 48°
3 wet
Apr
85° / 53°
1 wet
May
94° / 62°
1 wet
Jun
104° / 71°
1 wet
Jul
106° / 79°
4 wet
Aug
105° / 78°
5 wet
Sep
100° / 71°
4 wet
Oct
90° / 59°
2 wet
Nov
77° / 48°
2 wet
Dec
66° / 40°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Mesa, AZ, 6.5 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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