Arizona Trail — Passage 13: Oracle
~2 days · 8.6 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 13: Oracle is known for
Passage 13 of Arizona Trail is an official 13.8 km point-to-point section from American Flag Ranch Trailhead to Tiger Mine Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 13,133 ft to 14,554 ft over 8.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.4 mi · 29%
- Downhill 4.5 mi · 53%
- Flat 1.5 mi · 18%
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 13: Oracle?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 13: Oracle scores 5/100, 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 13: Oracle take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 13: Oracle in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 8.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 13: Oracle?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 13: Oracle climbs roughly 407 ft total — about 47 ft per mile, topping out near 4,436 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.