Arizona Trail — Passage 4: Casa Blanca Canyons
~3 days · 20.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 4: Casa Blanca Canyons is known for
Passage 4 of Arizona Trail is an official 33.6 km point-to-point section from Highway 82 (Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead access) to Apache Springs Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,026 ft to 18,051 ft over 20.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.8 mi · 61%
- Downhill 6.5 mi · 31%
- Flat 1.6 mi · 8%
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 4: Casa Blanca Canyons?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 4: Casa Blanca Canyons scores 15/100, 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 4: Casa Blanca Canyons take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 4: Casa Blanca Canyons in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 20.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 4: Casa Blanca Canyons?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 4: Casa Blanca Canyons climbs roughly 3,166 ft total — about 151 ft per mile, topping out near 5,505 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.