Arizona Trail — Passage 30: Anderson Mesa
~3 days · 17.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 30: Anderson Mesa is known for
Passage 30 of Arizona Trail is an official 28.6 km point-to-point section from Mayflower Spring to Marshall Lake Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 22,539 ft to 24,239 ft over 17.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.4 mi · 30%
- Downhill 7.4 mi · 41%
- Flat 5.1 mi · 29%
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 30: Anderson Mesa?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 30: Anderson Mesa scores 5/100, 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 30: Anderson Mesa take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 30: Anderson Mesa in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 30: Anderson Mesa?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 30: Anderson Mesa climbs roughly 623 ft total — about 35 ft per mile, topping out near 7,392 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.