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6.8 miles
Distance
424 ft
Climb
-418 ft
Descent
01:17:34
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
6,777 ft
Altitude min
7,005 ft
Altitude max
6,892 ft
Altitude start
6,900 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:17:34
Avg time

Timber Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Mountain Trail System
    Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #75335 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #230873 in Trail Running
    • #194272 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Timber Mesa is bipolar. The East side is mostly fast and flowing while the West side is steep and rocky. The East side can be looped using Sawmill, Panorama, and Flume if you're not up for the West side.

Access Info

The trailhead is accessed from the Westernmost trailhead on the North side of Porter Mountain Road. Expect a stout climb to get started. The trail can also be accessed a little further East where Osprey crosses Porter Mountain Road.

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Timber Mesa Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2022 @ 5:54pm
Jun 1, 2022
 reporter Ideal conditions, can ride
Mar 7, 2021 @ 11:49am
Mar 7, 2021
 Rocky first section can be tough. Needed to get off a few times and walk a section or two, though mostly, it can be ridden. I am sure that those...
Jul 29, 2020 @ 8:04am
Jul 29, 2020
 Horrible for mountain bikes!!
Feb 11, 2018 @ 7:29pm
Feb 11, 2018
 Mix of flowing sections, and loose rocky trail.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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        Directions to timber-mesa trailhead (34.186610, -109.963820)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Timber Mesa

        ▼ Where is Timber Mesa located?
        Timber Mesa is located in White Mountain Trail System, Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, United States. It is part of the White Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.18661, -109.96382.
        ▼ How hard is Timber Mesa?
        Timber Mesa is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Timber Mesa?
        Timber Mesa has 424 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 418 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,777 ft to 7,005 ft.
        ▼ Is Timber Mesa a point to point trail?
        Timber Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Timber Mesa?
        Timber Mesa is 6.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Timber Mesa?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Timber Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Timber Mesa?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Timber Mesa are:
        • June (10 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Timber Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Timber Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Timber Mesa?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 11 minutes to ride Timber Mesa. The trail is 6.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Timber Mesa?
        Timber Mesa is a moderately popular trail. There have been 120 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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