Yetman Trail
- 5.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,238 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Nov–Apr
- best months
Yetman Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in Arizona, about 1.3 miles from Tucson Estates. The trail starts at roughly 2,869 feet and climbs steadily to a high point of 2,956 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,238 feet over the course of the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.56 miles in, where the grade reaches 12 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tucson show March highs around 75°F and October highs around 86°F, while June and July average near 100°F. The trail sits close to several other outdoor spots. Golden Gate Trail and Peak View Trail are each about 0.6 miles away, and Gate's Pass, a climbing area, is about 1.3 miles off. Tucson Mountains, another climbing area, is about 1.4 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Caballo Loco Ranch & RV Park24 mi away
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Best time to go · Nov–Apr
Best time to visit Yetman Trail
Best months: November–April. 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.
Jan
66° / 41°
6 wet
Feb
68° / 42°
5 wet
Mar
75° / 47°
4 wet
Apr
82° / 52°
3 wet
May
91° / 60°
1 wet
Jun
100° / 70°
2 wet
Jul
99° / 75°
10 wet
Aug
98° / 73°
10 wet
Sep
94° / 69°
6 wet
Oct
86° / 58°
4 wet
Nov
74° / 48°
3 wet
Dec
65° / 40°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tucson 11 W, AZ, 5.1 mi away at 2,733 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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