Arizona · Mountain biking · Round Mountain

Summit

0.9 mi
distance
310 ft
climb
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Summit open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Summit is a short mountain biking climb in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 0.9 miles long, rising from 7,813 feet to 8,134 feet, a total gain of 310 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles, with a grade of 19 percent. The most comfortable months for a ride are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Greer weather station, at a similar elevation, show May highs around 66°F and October highs around 61°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 14 to 16 a month. Several other rides sit close by. Flat Top is about 0.3 miles away and Robinson Hollow about 0.4 miles. The Robiinson Hollow Trail and the Homestead hike are both within about a mile and a half.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Summit

    Best months: May–June and September. 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

      43° / 14°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 16°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 22°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 26°

      3 wet

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 41°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 47°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 46°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 30°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 21°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 14°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Greer, AZ, 11.2 mi away at 8,275 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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