Arizona Trail — Passage 12: Red Ridge
~3 days · 17.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 12: Red Ridge is known for
Passage 12 of Arizona Trail is an official 28.6 km point-to-point section from Marshall Gulch Trailhead to American Flag Ranch Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,705 ft to 26,575 ft over 17.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.0 mi · 34%
- Downhill 10.9 mi · 62%
- 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 12: Red Ridge?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 12: Red Ridge scores 17/100, 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 12: Red Ridge take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 12: Red Ridge in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 12: Red Ridge?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 12: Red Ridge climbs roughly 3,271 ft total — about 185 ft per mile, topping out near 8,120 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.