Arizona Trail — Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness
~4 days · 28.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness is known for
Passage 19 of Arizona Trail is an official 46.3 km point-to-point section from Rogers Trough Trailhead to Vineyard Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,329 ft to 17,470 ft over 28.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.3 mi · 29%
- Downhill 19.1 mi · 68%
- Flat 0.8 mi · 3%
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 19: Superstition Wilderness?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness scores 19/100, 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 19: Superstition Wilderness take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 28.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness climbs roughly 4,961 ft total — about 172 ft per mile, topping out near 5,328 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.