Arizona Trail — Passage 41: Kaibab Plateau Central
~3 days · 16.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 41: Kaibab Plateau Central is known for
Passage 41 of Arizona Trail is an official 26.9 km point-to-point section from Telephone Hill Trailhead to Orderville Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 24,800 ft to 29,222 ft over 16.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.3 mi · 20%
- Downhill 11.1 mi · 66%
- Flat 2.3 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 41: Kaibab Plateau Central?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 41: Kaibab Plateau Central scores 6/100, 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 41: Kaibab Plateau Central take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 41: Kaibab Plateau Central in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 16.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 41: Kaibab Plateau Central?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 41: Kaibab Plateau Central climbs roughly 738 ft total — about 44 ft per mile, topping out near 8,907 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.