Arizona Trail — Passage 23: Mazatzal Divide
~3 days · 24.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 23: Mazatzal Divide is known for
Passage 23 of Arizona Trail is an official 38.8 km point-to-point section from Mount Peeley to Red Hills Trail junction.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 18,665 ft to 23,228 ft over 24.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.7 mi · 48%
- Downhill 12.1 mi · 50%
- Flat 0.4 mi · 2%
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 23: Mazatzal Divide?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 23: Mazatzal Divide scores 25/100, 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 23: Mazatzal Divide take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 23: Mazatzal Divide in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 24.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 23: Mazatzal Divide?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 23: Mazatzal Divide climbs roughly 6,289 ft total — about 258 ft per mile, topping out near 7,119 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.