Arizona Trail — Passage 5: Santa Rita Mountains
~3 days · 16.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 5: Santa Rita Mountains is known for
Passage 5 of Arizona Trail is an official 26.7 km point-to-point section from Apache Springs Trailhead to Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 16,480 ft to 19,042 ft over 16.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.8 mi · 47%
- Downhill 6.1 mi · 37%
- Flat 2.7 mi · 16%
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 5: Santa Rita Mountains?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 5: Santa Rita Mountains scores 10/100, 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 5: Santa Rita Mountains take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 5: Santa Rita Mountains 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 5: Santa Rita Mountains?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 5: Santa Rita Mountains climbs roughly 1,736 ft total — about 104 ft per mile, topping out near 5,856 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.