Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains
~3 days · 18.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains is known for
Passage 11 of Arizona Trail is an official 30.1 km point-to-point section from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground to Marshall Gulch Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 12,034 ft to 26,093 ft over 18.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.3 mi · 66%
- Downhill 5.6 mi · 30%
- Flat 0.8 mi · 4%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains scores 27/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 18.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 11: Santa Catalina Mountains climbs roughly 5,909 ft total — about 313 ft per mile, topping out near 8,005 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.