Arizona · Mountain biking · Two-Sixty Trailhead · Near Blue Ridge

Highline

HighlinePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.7 mi
distance
356 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is Highline open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Highline, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order

    Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District

  • Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety

    Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson 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

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Highline is a mountain biking route in the Payson Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The ride starts at about 6,180 feet and climbs to roughly 6,766 feet over a 2.7-mile stretch, with a total gain of 356 feet. The route also descends about 554 feet, so the overall change from start to finish is a net loss. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, with lows in the mid-40s. The Arizona Trail and the East Webber and Geronimo hikes all lie about 4 miles away. For an overnight stay, Long Valley campground is about 7 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Upper Tonto Creek

    Campground

    The next 3 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Double D Bar & Grill

    Restaurant

    Restaurant · 3.5 mi from Blue Ridge

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