Arizona Trail — Passage 22: Saddle Mountain
~3 days · 16.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 22: Saddle Mountain is known for
Passage 22 of Arizona Trail is an official 26.7 km point-to-point section from Sunflower to Mount Peeley.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,411 ft to 18,793 ft over 16.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.6 mi · 71%
- Downhill 3.4 mi · 21%
- 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 22: Saddle Mountain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 22: Saddle Mountain scores 22/100, 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 22: Saddle Mountain take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 22: Saddle Mountain in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 16.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 22: Saddle Mountain?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 22: Saddle Mountain climbs roughly 4,249 ft total — about 256 ft per mile, topping out near 5,797 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.