Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas landscape

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Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas

~2 days · 13.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance13.1 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,112 ft
Gain / mile85 ft
High point5,266 ft
Difficulty index8/100

What the Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas is known for

Passage 6 of Arizona Trail is an official 21.1 km point-to-point section from Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead to Lakes Road.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 13,389 ft to 17,244 ft over 13.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 3.7 mi · 28%
  • Downhill 8.5 mi · 65%
  • Flat 0.9 mi · 7%

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 6: Las Colinas?

8 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas scores 8/100, 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 6: Las Colinas take?

Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 13.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas?

The Arizona Trail — Passage 6: Las Colinas climbs roughly 1,112 ft total — about 85 ft per mile, topping out near 5,266 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.

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