Arizona Trail — Passage 21: Pine Mountain
~3 days · 19.3 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 21: Pine Mountain is known for
Passage 21 of Arizona Trail is an official 31.2 km point-to-point section from Pigeon Spring Trailhead to Sunflower.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10,991 ft to 19,826 ft over 19.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.0 mi · 31%
- Downhill 12.1 mi · 63%
- Flat 1.2 mi · 6%
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 21: Pine Mountain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 21: Pine Mountain scores 11/100, 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 21: Pine Mountain take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 21: Pine Mountain in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 19.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 21: Pine Mountain?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 21: Pine Mountain climbs roughly 1,926 ft total — about 100 ft per mile, topping out near 6,056 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.