Arizona Trail — Passage 28: Happy Jack
~4 days · 28.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 28: Happy Jack is known for
Passage 28 of Arizona Trail is an official 47.5 km point-to-point section from Highway 87 to Gooseberry Springs Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 21,818 ft to 25,338 ft over 28.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.8 mi · 48%
- Downhill 9.3 mi · 33%
- Flat 5.5 mi · 19%
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 28: Happy Jack?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 28: Happy Jack scores 10/100, 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 28: Happy Jack take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 28: Happy Jack in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 28.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 28: Happy Jack?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 28: Happy Jack climbs roughly 1,991 ft total — about 69 ft per mile, topping out near 7,736 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.