Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15 landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15

~2 days · 11.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance11.1 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,795 ft
Gain / mile162 ft
High point7,349 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15 is known for

Segment 15 (Coronado Trail) of the Grand Enchantment Trail, the roughly 770-mile route between Phoenix and Albuquerque. The guidebook lists this eastern-Arizona segment at 11.7 miles point-to-point — an overnight on its own, or a link in a longer GET hike.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 16,234 ft to 24,026 ft over 11.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 3.2 mi · 29%
  • Downhill 7.8 mi · 70%
  • Flat 0.1 mi · 1%

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 15 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 11.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 15 climbs roughly 1,795 ft total — about 162 ft per mile, topping out near 7,349 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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