Arizona Trail — Passage 14: Black Hills
~3 days · 28.3 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 14: Black Hills is known for
Passage 14 of Arizona Trail is an official 44.4 km point-to-point section from Tiger Mine Trailhead to Freeman Road Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 9,236 ft to 13,629 ft over 28.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.5 mi · 45%
- Downhill 11.5 mi · 41%
- Flat 4.0 mi · 14%
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 14: Black Hills?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 14: Black Hills scores 13/100, 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 14: Black Hills take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 14: Black Hills in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 28.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 14: Black Hills?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 14: Black Hills climbs roughly 3,031 ft total — about 107 ft per mile, topping out near 4,196 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.