Arizona Trail — Passage 29: Mormon Lake
~3 days · 14.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 29: Mormon Lake is known for
Passage 29 of Arizona Trail is an official 23.8 km point-to-point section from Gooseberry Springs Trailhead to Mayflower Spring.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23,596 ft to 24,941 ft over 14.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.2 mi · 42%
- Downhill 6.7 mi · 46%
- 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 29: Mormon Lake?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 29: Mormon Lake scores 7/100, 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 29: Mormon Lake take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 29: Mormon Lake in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 14.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 29: Mormon Lake?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 29: Mormon Lake climbs roughly 955 ft total — about 65 ft per mile, topping out near 7,618 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.