Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass
~3 days · 17.4 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass is known for
Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass is a 2-day backpacking route in Arizona.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 15,919 ft to 27,178 ft over 17.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.2 mi · 30%
- Downhill 11.5 mi · 66%
- Flat 0.7 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 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass scores 20/100, 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 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 11e: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass climbs roughly 3,881 ft total — about 223 ft per mile, topping out near 8,287 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.