Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10 landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10

~3 days · 25.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance25.8 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain7,156 ft
Gain / mile277 ft
High point10,000 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10 is known for

Segment 10 of the Grand Enchantment Trail crosses the Pinaleno Mountains, the sky-island range holding Mount Graham, between Tripp Canyon Road and the Ash Creek trailhead near Pima, Arizona. Published at 25.9 miles point-to-point with a huge climb and descent; the GET guide currently advises an alternate bypass route due to conditions in upper Ash Creek.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 16,211 ft to 32,785 ft over 25.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 13.6 mi · 53%
  • Downhill 11.9 mi · 47%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10 in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 25.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 10 climbs roughly 7,156 ft total — about 277 ft per mile, topping out near 10,000 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — 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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