Arizona Trail — Passage 9: Rincon Mountains
~3 days · 23.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 9: Rincon Mountains is known for
Passage 9 of Arizona Trail is an official 39.1 km point-to-point section from Saguaro National Park boundary to Redington Road.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10,141 ft to 27,867 ft over 23.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.4 mi · 62%
- Downhill 8.9 mi · 38%
- Flat 0.1 mi · 1%
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 9: Rincon Mountains?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 9: Rincon Mountains scores 26/100, 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 9: Rincon Mountains take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 9: Rincon Mountains in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 23.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 9: Rincon Mountains?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 9: Rincon Mountains climbs roughly 6,512 ft total — about 276 ft per mile, topping out near 8,599 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.