Arizona · Mountain biking · Round Mountain

Tank

0.6 mi
distance
97 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is Tank open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Tank is a short mountain biking climb in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The route starts at about 7,489 feet and reaches a high point of about 7,593 feet, with a total elevation gain of 97 feet over its 0.58-mile length. The Forest Service manages the land. The climb is a gentle rise. The steepest section comes early, at about 0.19 miles from the start, where the grade reaches about 4 percent. The rest of the route is mostly flat or only slightly uphill. For comfortable riding weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Springerville weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 70°F, with summer bringing more frequent wet days. Several other routes sit close by. Power Line is about 0.1 mile away, Murray Basin about 0.4 mile, and Meadow about 0.5 mile. Crossover, a hiking trail, is also about 0.5 mile away.

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