Arizona Trail — Passage 20: Four Peaks
~3 days · 18.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 20: Four Peaks is known for
Passage 20 of Arizona Trail is an official 29.9 km point-to-point section from Vineyard Trailhead to Pigeon Spring Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,234 ft to 19,160 ft over 18.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.0 mi · 60%
- Downhill 5.9 mi · 32%
- Flat 1.4 mi · 8%
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 20: Four Peaks?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 20: Four Peaks scores 33/100, 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 20: Four Peaks take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 20: Four Peaks in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 18.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 20: Four Peaks?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 20: Four Peaks climbs roughly 7,169 ft total — about 385 ft per mile, topping out near 5,945 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.