Arizona Trail — Passage 3
~2 days · 16.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 3 is known for
Arizona Trail Passage 3 (Canelo Hills West): ~16 miles of rolling grassland and oak-dotted hills between the town of Patagonia and Canelo Pass.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 13,379 ft to 18,330 ft over 16.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.3 mi · 70%
- Downhill 3.4 mi · 21%
- Flat 1.4 mi · 9%
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 3?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 3 scores 14/100, 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 3 take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 3 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 16.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 3?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 3 climbs roughly 2,464 ft total — about 153 ft per mile, topping out near 5,587 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.