Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11

~2 days · 15.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance15.1 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain902 ft
Gain / mile60 ft
High point4,665 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 is known for

Segment 11 of the Grand Enchantment Trail, a roughly 15-mile crossing of the Gila Valley near Safford in southeast Arizona, much of it on dirt roads linking mountain sections of the route. Point-to-point and low-elevation, it is usually covered quickly as a connector on a longer GET trip.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 9,557 ft to 15,253 ft over 15.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 2.1 mi · 14%
  • Downhill 8.9 mi · 59%
  • Flat 4.1 mi · 27%

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 11 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 15.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 11 climbs roughly 902 ft total — about 60 ft per mile, topping out near 4,665 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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