Arizona Trail — Passage 27: Blue Ridge
~3 days · 15.4 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 27: Blue Ridge is known for
Passage 27 of Arizona Trail is an official 24.8 km point-to-point section from Mogollon Rim to Highway 87.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 22,369 ft to 24,327 ft over 15.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.7 mi · 30%
- Downhill 8.7 mi · 57%
- Flat 1.9 mi · 13%
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 27: Blue Ridge?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 27: Blue Ridge scores 8/100, 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 27: Blue Ridge take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 27: Blue Ridge in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 15.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 27: Blue Ridge?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 27: Blue Ridge climbs roughly 1,201 ft total — about 78 ft per mile, topping out near 7,421 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.