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Flagstaff Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

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.

172 featured mountain bike trails elevation 6,516–9,718 ft

Is it muddy in Flagstaff right now?

Right now about 0 of 171 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.

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Flagstaff conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
0 of 171 trails riding well
Soft — ride gently 3Muddy — stay off 168
Air quality
AQI 37 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri2Sat6Sun7Mon9Tue24Wed33Thu34Fri42Sat
Most trails are wet right now. Conditions improve toward Saturday (42 of 172 riding well), but stay soft early in the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails6,552–7,621 ft
33°typical 40°–56°F64°
High country8,284–9,088 ft
28°typical 34°–51°F57°
20°40°60°
5-day forecast
Today56°
Fri59°
Sat59°
Sun58°
Mon62°
Daytime high across Flagstaff, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Mixed 6%Sandy 2%Loam 84%Clay 8%
Mostly mixed, which varies from trail to trail.
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Best time of year to ride Flagstaff

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 0 of 171 featured trails are good to go).

January: Snowbound, typical high 41°F (ride score 26/100)J41°February: Snowbound, typical high 44°F (ride score 26/100)F44°March: Snowbound, typical high 49°F (ride score 26/100)M49°April: Prime, typical high 60°F (ride score 100/100)A60°May: Prime, typical high 67°F (ride score 100/100)M67°June: Prime, typical high 80°F (ride score 100/100)J80°July: Prime, typical high 82°F (ride score 87/100)J82°August: Prime, typical high 79°F (ride score 89/100)A79°September: Prime, typical high 74°F (ride score 100/100)S74°October: Prime, typical high 64°F (ride score 100/100)O64°November: Prime, typical high 52°F (ride score 100/100)N52°December: Snowbound, typical high 43°F (ride score 26/100)D43°
PrimeSnowbound

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.

Best Flagstaff mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near Flagstaff.

Flagstaff mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Flagstaff right now?

Few Flagstaff trails are riding well today. The list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so check back soon or open the planner for the best option near you. 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 171 of 171 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 172 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 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.

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