Arizona Trail — Passage 7: Las Cienegas
~2 days · 12.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 7: Las Cienegas is known for
Passage 7 of Arizona Trail is an official 20.3 km point-to-point section from Lakes Road to Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,247 ft to 13,865 ft over 12.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.0 mi · 24%
- Downhill 7.6 mi · 61%
- Flat 2.0 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 7: Las Cienegas?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 7: Las Cienegas scores 4/100, 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 7: Las Cienegas take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 7: Las Cienegas in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 12.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 7: Las Cienegas?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 7: Las Cienegas climbs roughly 381 ft total — about 30 ft per mile, topping out near 4,236 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.