Mountain Biking in Springerville, Arizona
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Springerville, Arizona
Includes Eagar, Greer, Alpine, & Hannagan Meadow
Mountain Biking
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Mountain Biking In National Forests

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southwest awaits the forest visitor on the two million acres of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Elevations range from 3,500 feet in the Upper Sonoran desert life zone covered by prickly pear and yucca to nearly 11,500 feet in the Alpine life zone where you can see beautiful stands of fir and spruce interwoven with lush green meadows.
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Trails

Ackre Lake Trail
This trail is located near Ackre Lake in a forested area. Glimpses of wildlife are not uncommon while riding this trail. This trail is 3.5 miles long and has an easiest rating.
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Butler Canyon Trail
This trail is an easy self guided nature trail with numbered stations beside the trail. These stations correspond to descriptions in a pamphlet. It is particularly popular with seniors and families with young children because of the level grade of the trail and the interpretative stations.
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George's Lake Trail
This trail offers many sights and access to George's Lake. Many wildlife viewing opportunities can be had on this trail. The basic route of the trail is 7.5 miles long and is rated at a moderate difficulty. Hiking and mountain biking are acceptable means of transportation on this trail.
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Hannagan Meadow Loop
This trail is 5.3 miles long, has an easy to moderate difficulty, and travels through meadows and a mixed conifer forest with groves of aspen. Mountain bikers and hikers are permitted to use this trail.
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Luna Lake Loops
These two loop type trails are positioned in ponderosa pine near Luna Lake. One loop is 8 miles long and the other is 2.5 miles long and both were given an easy to moderate difficulty. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted on this trail
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Pole Knoll Recreation Area
This area is the only developed trail system on the Springerville Ranger District. There are two trailheads; the main one is located just off AZ 260 and the other is located off AZ 373, north of Greer. The entire complex of trails and roads runs for almost 30 miles. The area is open for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing.
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Railroad Grade Trail
This long trail is 19 miles long, has a moderate difficulty, and follows a historic railway offering easy terrain and a great backdrop. This trail can be used by horses, mountain bikes and hikers.
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South Fork Trail
This trailhead is located in the South Fork Campground. The trail climbs in elevation from 7,500 feet to 9,000 feet. A round trip hike adds up to fourteen miles and the trail gets moderate use. The trail is open to horseback riders, bicyclists and hikers.
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Squirrel Springs Recreation Area
This trail system is located outside of Greer in a forest. It offers 14 miles of trails, each individual varying in length and difficulty. Depending on season and conditions this trail system can be used by hikers, horses, mountain bikers, cross country skiers, and snow shoers.
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Terry Flat Loop
This trail is located near the Escudilla Moutain Wilderness Area, and passes through many meadows. There is ample opportunity to spot wildlife. This trail is 6 miles long and has an easy difficulty. Hikers and mountain bikers are welcome to use this trail.
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West Fork Black River Trail
This trail begins on a fairly level grade and climbs to 9,000 feet in elevation. This 6 mile, round trip trail has been rated moderate in difficulty.
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West Fork Trail
This trail amble through a checkerboard of forest and meadows. It has been given a moderate rating and is 4 miles long. This trail can be used by mountain bikers, horses, and hikers.
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Williams Valley Summer Trail System
This trail system is primarily designed with cyclists in mind, and offers mostly rolling terrain. This trail system has been given a moderate difficulty, and may be used by hikers and mountain bikers.
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