Arizona Trail — Passage 8: Rincon Valley
~2 days · 13.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 8: Rincon Valley is known for
Passage 8 of Arizona Trail is an official 22.4 km point-to-point section from Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead to Saguaro National Park boundary.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10,151 ft to 12,110 ft over 13.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.5 mi · 32%
- Downhill 6.9 mi · 50%
- Flat 2.4 mi · 18%
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 8: Rincon Valley?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 8: Rincon Valley scores 7/100, 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 8: Rincon Valley take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 8: Rincon Valley in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 13.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 8: Rincon Valley?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 8: Rincon Valley climbs roughly 942 ft total — about 68 ft per mile, topping out near 3,694 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.