Arizona Trail — Passage 2 landscape

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Arizona Trail — Passage 2

~2 days · 17.4 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance17.4 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain3,146 ft
Gain / mile181 ft
High point6,063 ft

What the Arizona Trail — Passage 2 is known for

Passage 2 of the Arizona Trail crosses the Canelo Hills East between Canelo Pass and Parker Canyon Lake, rolling through grasslands and evergreen-oak woodland in the Coronado National Forest. A point-to-point passage of about 14 miles, hikeable in one long day or an easy overnight.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Arizona Trail — Passage 2 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 17,146 ft to 19,869 ft over 17.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 9.5 mi · 55%
  • Downhill 7.8 mi · 45%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Arizona Trail — Passage 2 take?

Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 2 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 17.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 2?

The Arizona Trail — Passage 2 climbs roughly 3,146 ft total — about 181 ft per mile, topping out near 6,063 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — 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.

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