Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1
~3 days · 30 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1 is known for
Segment 1 of the Grand Enchantment Trail, crossing the Superstition Wilderness east of Phoenix from First Water Trailhead to Rogers Trough Trailhead. The GET guidebook lists it at 30.3 miles of rugged, rocky canyon-and-mesa country with very limited water.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,461 ft to 15,640 ft over 30 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.2 mi · 68%
- Downhill 7.8 mi · 26%
- Flat 1.7 mi · 6%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1 scores 22/100, 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 Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1 in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 30 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 1 climbs roughly 6,220 ft total — about 207 ft per mile, topping out near 4,833 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.