Arizona · Mountain biking · Round Mountain

Flat Top

3.5 mi
distance
487 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is Flat Top open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Flat Top is a mountain biking route in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The ride starts at about 7,347 feet and climbs to about 7,813 feet over 3.5 miles, with a total gain of 487 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.46 miles in, where the grade reaches 18 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Springerville weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 70°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 12 each month. Robiinson Hollow Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Robinson Hollow and Windmill mountain biking routes are within about 1.6 miles. Hikers can also reach the Summit trail, about 0.7 mile off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Flat Top

    Best months: May–October. 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

      50° / 16°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 19°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 23°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 29°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 36°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 44°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 52°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 51°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 43°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 32°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 22°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 16°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Springerville, AZ, 3 mi away at 6,998 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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