Biking

There are thousands of miles of trails and roads in the Apache-Sitgreaves.

Mountain Biking

Just looking at the Forest map should make it apparent that the opportunities to go mountain biking are almost limitless.  Many of the roads that crisscross the Forests are made to order for these sturdy all-terrain bicycles that have evolved as a hybrid of the old balloon tired cruiser and the sleek ten-speed racer.  There are jeep tracks, logging roads, and little used forest roads where motorized traffic is infrequent enough not to interfere with bike riding.  The best way to find these unmarked bonanzas is to get a Forest map and start looking for the double dotted lines or unshaded double solid lines that indicate primitive roads or dirt roads.  The next step is to pick out the ones which lead to places that look to be of interest to you.  If you have the time and inclination, this way of approaching the situation is a bit like discovering the forest all over again and seeing it from a brand new perspective in the process.

Who's Got the Right of Way

If you end up riding on a trail, keep in mind that bicyclists should yield both to horseback riders and hikers. That means when you encounter one of these other trail users, it is up to you to pull over to the side of the trail and stop until you have completely been passed.

And Don't Forget

When you bring your mountain bike to the forests, don't forget to bring along all of the support equipment you'll need to make sure your ride is a pleasant one. First and foremost that includes a helmet. 

• Helmet and riding gloves
• Tool kit
• Extra tire tube (or patch kit) and pump (at least one per group)
• Matches and a knife
• First aid kit
• Water (lots and lots)
• Sunscreen
• Extra clothing layers
• Rain gear, especially in late summer
• Glasses are particularly helpful during the "bug season."

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235 Road Trail #502

This trail is located in a Wildlife Habitat Area which is closed to motorized vehicle use to provide a "quiet" area for a variety of wildlife species.

Aker Lake Trail - # 17

**NOTICE**The area where this trail is located has been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and entry - HOWEVER trails may not have been…

Apache Trout Campground

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Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest especially popular for group camping.  With boating and fishing facilities…

Apache Vista Trail

If you want a short hike to stretch your legs, here’s the trail for you. Click here for printable information and map.

Aspen Trail

The Aspen trail is 5.5 miles long. It begins at Carr Lake Trailhead and ends at Carr Lake Trailhead. The Aspen trail forms "loop A", the red loop of the Carr Lake Trail System. After the trail passes…

Bear Spring Trail #19

Bear Spring Trail starts out in ponderosa pine and mountain mahogany and drops to a pinyon pine and juniper woodland.

Big Tree Trail #314

Here is an opportunity to see one of the largest Arizona cypress trees in North America. It is 97 feet high with a circumference of 18 inches, a crown spread of 41 feet, and is listed on the National…

Billy Creek Connector Trail

The Billy Creek Connector trail is 0.8 miles long. It begins at 0.0 and ends at 0.7600. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding

Blue Ridge Cave Trail #608

The Blue Ridge Cave Trail offers a variety of points of interest in a relatively short distance. From the trailhead on porter Mountain Road (Forest Road 45), one will experience a riparian…

Blue Ridge Trail #107

The trail follows Billy Creek and winds its way through a ponderosa pine forest to the top of Blue Ridge Mountain.