Arizona Trail — Passage 43: Buckskin Mountain
~2 days · 10.5 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 43: Buckskin Mountain is known for
Passage 43 of Arizona Trail is an official 16.9 km point-to-point section from Winter Road Trailhead to Stateline Trailhead (Utah border, Northern Terminus).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 16,414 ft to 21,529 ft over 10.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.1 mi · 20%
- Downhill 6.8 mi · 64%
- Flat 1.6 mi · 15%
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 43: Buckskin Mountain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 43: Buckskin Mountain 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 43: Buckskin Mountain take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 43: Buckskin Mountain in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 10.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 43: Buckskin Mountain?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 43: Buckskin Mountain climbs roughly 433 ft total — about 41 ft per mile, topping out near 6,568 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.