Flagstaff rides high in the pines around the San Francisco Peaks. Mount Elden, Schultz Creek, and the Arizona Trail flow through volcanic soils between 7,000 and 9,000 feet, a true summer and early-fall season. Snow closes the high trails in winter while the desert below stays open.
165 featured mountain bike trailselevation 6,516–9,718 ft
Is it muddy in Flagstaff right now?
Right now about 158 of 164 featured Flagstaff trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.
The best time to ride Flagstaff is April through November, when daytime highs sit in the 52–82°F range and the dirt is typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and December. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 158 of 164 featured trails are good to go).
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5); this year's live conditions are below.
Trail networks in Flagstaff
Named riding areas in Flagstaff, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Flagstaff right now?
Today the trails riding best near Flagstaff are (DownHill ONLY), Chimney and Highland. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in Flagstaff dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Flagstaff trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in Flagstaff after rain?
Right now 6 of 164 featured Flagstaff trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Flagstaff is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff has 165 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Flagstaff trails?
Flagstaff trails run from about 6,516–9,718 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.
When do the high trails near Flagstaff melt out?
The high trails near Flagstaff have largely melted out for now. From late winter through spring this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out date for each high trail, so you can catch them the moment they open. See the melt-out outlook →
When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Flagstaff?
The best time to ride Flagstaff is April through November, when daytime highs are in the 52–82°F range and the trails are typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and December. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.
What months can you mountain bike in Flagstaff?
The main riding season in Flagstaff is roughly April through November; the high trails are usually snowbound January through March and December and melt out through spring. This page tracks snow coverage and melt-out daily so you can time the high country.