Arizona Trail — Passage 24: Red Hills
~2 days · 10.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 24: Red Hills is known for
Passage 24 of Arizona Trail is an official 17.2 km point-to-point section from Red Hills Trail junction to East Verde River.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10,764 ft to 19,990 ft over 10.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.7 mi · 26%
- Downhill 7.8 mi · 73%
- Flat 0.1 mi · 1%
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 24: Red Hills?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 24: Red Hills scores 12/100, 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 24: Red Hills take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 24: Red Hills in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 10.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 24: Red Hills?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 24: Red Hills climbs roughly 1,552 ft total — about 145 ft per mile, topping out near 6,093 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.