Arizona · Mountain biking

Uncle Tom's

1.6 mi
round trip
329 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Uncle Tom's open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Uncle Tom's, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Uncle Tom's is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The trail is 1.59 miles each way, with a total round trip of about 3.2 miles and a total elevation gain of 329 feet. It's a moderate ride that fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding trails. The route is a classic Arizona singletrack, winding through desert terrain with rocky sections and desert vegetation that make natural obstacles and scenic backdrops. The trail surface offers good traction, and line choice is key as the terrain varies along the way. The steepest part of the climb comes at about 0.34 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Show Low show May highs around 74°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Several other trails sit right next to Uncle Tom's. Show Low Creek Trail and Sierra Game Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Naked is a mountain biking route about 0.6 mile off. For an overnight stay, Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground is about 3.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Uncle Tom's

    Best months: March–July and September–November. 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

      46° / 24°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 31°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 37°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      74° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 31°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 23°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Show Low Ap, AZ, 3.6 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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