Arizona Trail — Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains
~4 days · 27.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains is known for
Passage 15 of Arizona Trail is an official 45.4 km point-to-point section from Freeman Road Trailhead to Gila River (Kelvin-Riverside Bridge).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,115 ft to 13,196 ft over 27.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.7 mi · 17%
- Downhill 17.9 mi · 65%
- Flat 4.9 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 15: Tortilla Mountains?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains scores 9/100, 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 15: Tortilla Mountains take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 27.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains climbs roughly 1,499 ft total — about 54 ft per mile, topping out near 4,022 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.