Arizona Trail — Passage 40: Kaibab Plateau South
~3 days · 20.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 40: Kaibab Plateau South is known for
Passage 40 of Arizona Trail is an official 33.3 km point-to-point section from Kaibab National Forest boundary to Telephone Hill Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 27,995 ft to 29,642 ft over 20.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.2 mi · 40%
- Downhill 9.6 mi · 46%
- Flat 2.9 mi · 14%
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 40: Kaibab Plateau South?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 40: Kaibab Plateau South scores 11/100, 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 40: Kaibab Plateau South take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 40: Kaibab Plateau South in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 20.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 40: Kaibab Plateau South?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 40: Kaibab Plateau South climbs roughly 1,926 ft total — about 93 ft per mile, topping out near 9,035 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.